To "escort" someone means to accompany them, usually for a specific purpose. Here's a breakdown of its meanings when you are the one doing the escorting:
You accompany someone to ensure their safety or to guide them to a particular location.
Example: "I escorted my friend home after the party to make sure they got back safely."
You accompany someone as their companion, often for a formal event or occasion.
Example: "I was asked to escort my colleague to the awards ceremony."
You may offer services as a professional escort, providing companionship for events, outings, or other social situations. The nature of these services depends on agreements and local laws.
You could escort someone or something as part of a military, police, or security mission.
Example: "The officer escorted the dignitaries through the restricted area."
In all these cases, being an escort means you’re responsible for accompanying and assisting someone in a meaningful way. Let me know if you need further details!