n. 25B6; noun
a police escort : GUARD, bodyguard, protector, minder, custodian; attendant, chaperone; entourage, retinue, cortège; protection, defence, convoy.
her escort for the evening : COMPANION, partner; informal date.
an agency dealing with escorts : PAID COMPANION, hostess, geisha; gigolo.
25B6; verb
he was escorted home by the police : CONDUCT, accompany, guide, usher, shepherd, take.
he escorted her in to dinner : ACCOMPANY, partner, take, bring.