escort
die Eskorte, die Eskorten
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escort
A group of people or vehicles accompanying someone or something for protection or as a ceremonial escort; also the act of escorting itself.
Der Konvoi fuhr unter dem Schutz einer bewaffneten Eskorte durch das Krisengebiet.
The convoy traveled through the crisis area under the protection of an armed escort.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Eskorten |
| genitive | der Eskorte |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Eskorte | die Eskorten |
| accusative | die Eskorte | die Eskorten |
| dative | der Eskorte | den Eskorten |
| genitive | der Eskorte | der Eskorten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Eskorte' (escort) is primarily used in military, police, and official language. In news reports and other accounts, the word often appears in connection with transports, state visits, or security measures.
Die Delegation wurde während ihres Besuchs von einer Eskorte begleitet.
The delegation was accompanied by an escort during its visit.
Typical expressions referring to the protective function include 'eine Eskorte stellen' (to provide an escort), 'unter dem Schutz einer Eskorte' (under the protection of an escort), and 'von einer Eskorte begleitet werden' (to be accompanied by an escort). 'bewaffnete Eskorte' (armed escort) is also common.
Die Hilfslieferung wurde von einer bewaffneten Eskorte begleitet.
The aid delivery was accompanied by an armed escort.
