Word
escorted
Phoneticses·cort·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛˈskɔɹtɪd/
UK/ɛskˈɔːtɪd/
Definitions
01to accompany for protection or guidance
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to go with someone to make sure they are safe or to show them where to go.
v. to accompany a person or vehicle for the purpose of protection, guidance, or ceremonial protocol. Transitive — requires a direct object.
“The security guard escorted the visitors to the main exit of the building.”
“The diplomat was escorted from the airport by a motorcade of police vehicles to ensure his safety during the state visit.”
02to remove someone
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to lead someone out of a place, often because they are not allowed to be there.
v. to forcibly or formally lead someone away from a location, typically due to a breach of security or rules.
“The man was escorted out of the theatre after he kept shouting during the play.”
“After the protest disrupted the meeting, several activists were escorted from the premises by local law enforcement.”
03having a guard or guide
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes someone or something that is being protected or guided by another person.
adj. functioning as a participial adjective to describe an entity accompanied by an escort.
“The escorted tour of the castle starts every hour near the front gate.”
“The escorted convoy moved slowly through the mountain pass, wary of the difficult terrain and potential security risks.”
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Usage
Transitive verb; frequently appears in the passive voice ('was escorted').
Real-World Examples
“Once members of the crowd realised they were being mocked, Baron Cohen was escorted into a getaway vehicle as an angry crowd "started pounding on the vehicle with their fists".” “Pope Leo XIV was escorted by fighter jets to Metz, the final stop of his four-day France tour.” “Minutes later, I was escorted, with 20 others, through security doors to the dim convent hall where Leonardo's painting fills one wall.” “Escorted by security, police and minders, Bieber quickly left the airport out a side door.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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