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escort

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/ɪsˈkɔːrt/ · es-cort

A person or group that accompanies someone for protection, guidance, or companionship.

Meanings

nounformal

A person or group that accompanies someone for protection, guidance, or companionship.

ایک شخص یا گروپ جو کسی کا ساتھ دیتا ہے حفاظت، رہنمائی یا دوستی کے لئے۔

ہمراہ

hamrah

Synonyms

companionguideguardساتھیراستہ دکھانے والامحافظ

Antonyms

lonerenemyتنہادشمن

Common Collocations

  • escort service
  • military escort
  • personal escort

Example Sentences

The VIP was accompanied by an armed escort for security.

وی آئی پی کے ساتھ حفاظتی سپاہی بھی تھے۔

VIP ke saath hifazati sipahi bhi the.

She hired an escort to attend the gala with her.

اس نے گالا میں شرکت کے لئے ایک ہمراہ کرایہ پر لیا۔

Us ne gala mein shirkat ke liye aik hamrah kiraya par liya.

The police provide escort for parades and public events.

پولیس جلوسوں اور عوامی تقریبات کے لئے ہمراہ فراہم کرتی ہے۔

Police jalson aur aawami taqreebat ke liye hamrah faraham karti hai.

Easily Confused With

escort:An escort is usually a person providing companionship, while 'escrow' refers to a financial arrangement involving a third party.
verbformal

To accompany or guide someone, especially for safety or protection.

کسی کا ساتھ دینا یا رہنمائی کرنا، خاص طور پر حفاظت یا تحفظ کے لئے۔

ہمراہ کرنا

hamrah karna

Synonyms

accompanyguideleadساتھ دینارہنمائی کرناچلانا

Antonyms

leaveabandonچھوڑ دیناتنہا چھوڑنا

Common Collocations

  • escort someone home
  • escort to the airport
  • escort a dignitary

Example Sentences

He offered to escort her to her car.

اس نے اسے اپنی گاڑی تک ہمراہ کرنے کی پیشکش کی۔

Us ne use apni gaari tak hamrah karne ki peshkash ki.

They escorted the guests to their seats.

انہوں نے مہمانوں کو ان کی نشستوں تک ہمراہ کیا۔

Unhon ne mehmano ko unki nishiston tak hamrah kiya.

The soldiers were assigned to escort the general.

فوجیوں کو جنرل کی ہمراہی کے لئے تفویض کیا گیا۔

Faujiun ko general ki hamraahi ke liye tafweez kiya gaya.

Easily Confused With

escort:To escort means to accompany, whereas 'export' means to send goods to another country.

Word Family

escorting
verbہمراہ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an escort as someone who keeps you safe while you enjoy.

Imagine a bodyguard walking beside a celebrity.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "escorte" — to protect, to carry

First known use: 14th century

The word 'escort' originates from the Old French term 'escorte', which is derived from the Latin word 'ex-cortare' meaning 'to cut out'. Over time, its usage evolved to indicate companionship or protection.