Escorted

Escorted is the past tense and past participle of the verb escort. It denotes the act of accompanying someone or something, often to provide protection, guidance, or assistance, or to ensure safe passage from one location to another.

In common use, individuals may be escorted by a security guard, a companion, or a tour guide to help navigate a venue, travel route, or unfamiliar environment. An escorted passage implies oversight or support rather than mere companionship.

In law enforcement and custodial settings, a person may be escorted during transport to a court, to a medical facility, or between secure locations. Escorts are typically provided by agents, officers, or trained staff to prevent escape, harm, or interference.

In military or maritime contexts, escorting refers to protective cover or formation around a mission, such as an aircraft escorted by fighters or a merchant ship escorted by naval vessels. The term also appears in aviation and space operations as protective guidance.

In public events, dignitaries and VIPs are escorted by security personnel. The phrase escorted access is used to describe controlled entry to restricted areas, where a guide accompanies the permitted individual. The word is also used adjectively in phrases like escorted tour or escorted visit.