Convoy (en. Convoy)
/kɔn.vwa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A group of vehicles, ships, or people that go together for protection.
The military convoy advanced cautiously down the road.
El convoy militar avanzaba con precaución por la carretera.
The action of accompanying or escorting.
The officer provided the convoy for transporting hazardous materials.
El policía ofreció el convoy para el transporte de los materiales peligrosos.
Etymology
From the French 'convoyer', which means to accompany or transport.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to travel in convoy
To travel alongside other vehicles for greater safety.
ir en convoy
war convoy
Group of ships or military vehicles that move together.
convoy de guerra
to form a convoy
To gather several vehicles to travel together.
formar un convoy
Related Words
caravan
A group of people or vehicles that travel together.
caravana
escort
Protection or escort provided to someone or something.
escolta
transport
The action of carrying something from one place to another.
transporte
Slang Meanings
To travel in a group for greater safety.
It is always advisable to travel in convoy when traveling on dangerous roads.
Siempre conviene ir en convoy cuando se viaja por carreteras peligrosas.
A group of cars that accompany each other.
We formed a convoy for the weekend getaway.
Formamos un convoy para la escapada de fin de semana.