Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
police-escort
noun
/pəˈlis ˌɛskɔrt/
Definition
A police escort is a service provided by law enforcement officers to accompany and protect an individual or a group during travel.
Examples
- The celebrity arrived with a police escort due to the large crowd.
- During the parade, a police escort led the way for the float.
- They requested a police escort after receiving threatening messages.
Meaning
The term refers to a situation where police officers guide and safeguard a person or convoy, often in situations requiring special protection or in the context of a significant event.
Synonyms
- law enforcement escort
- security escort
- police protection
