escorted
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛˈskɔɹtɪd// UK //ɛskˈɔːtɪd// es·cort·ed
v. to go with someone to a place, usually to protect them or show them the way. You might do this to be polite or because it is your job.
v. to accompany someone or something for protection, guidance, or as a mark of courtesy. Often used in the passive voice to describe formal or security-related movements.
The security guard escorted the visitor to the exit.
The diplomat was escorted through the airport by a team of local police officers.
After the gala concluded, the guests were escorted to their waiting vehicles by staff members carrying umbrellas to shield them from the sudden downpour.
Usage
Transitive verb; frequently appears in the passive voice ('was escorted').