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    Convoy (en. Convoy)

    /kɔn.vwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    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.