to accompany or escort, usually for protection

A destroyer convoyed the merchant ship.

the act of convoying.

the protection provided by an escort.

a ship, fleet, group of vehicles, etc., accompanied by a protecting escort.

an armed force, warship, etc., that escorts, esp. for protection.

any group of military vehicles traveling together under the same orders.

Citizens Band Radio Slang . two or more CB-equipped vehicles traveling together.

verb

ignore , neglect

noun

attendance , attendant , companion , protection

verb

accompany , attend , bear , bring , chaperon , companion , company , conduct , consort , defend , guard , pilot , safeguard , shepherd , shield , usher , watch , carry , convey , escort , formation , guide , lead , manage , protection