Convoyed: meaning, definitions and examples
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convoyed
[ kənˈvɔɪd ]
military escort
Convoyed refers to the act of escorting or accompanying a group of vehicles, ships, or individuals to provide protection or support, especially in a military context. This term is often used when discussing the transportation of goods or personnel in situations where there may be threats from enemy forces or hostile environments. The act of convoying increases safety and efficiency, allowing the convoyed entities to move securely from one location to another.
Synonyms
accompanied, escorted, protected.
Examples of usage
- The troops convoyed the supplies across the war-torn region.
- The navy convoyed the merchant ships through dangerous waters.
- The police convoyed the high-profile prisoner to court.
Translations
Translations of the word "convoyed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escoltado
🇮🇳 सुरक्षा देना
🇩🇪 konvoiert
🇮🇩 dikawal
🇺🇦 ескортований
🇵🇱 eskortowany
🇯🇵 護衛された
🇫🇷 convoyé
🇪🇸 convoyado
🇹🇷 konvoy edilmiş
🇰🇷 호위된
🇸🇦 مُرافَق
🇨🇿 doprovázený
🇸🇰 sprievádzaný
🇨🇳 护送的
🇸🇮 eskortiran
🇮🇸 fylgt
🇰🇿 конвойланған
🇬🇪 კონვოირებული
🇦🇿 eskort edilmiş
🇲🇽 convoyado
Etymology
The term 'convoyed' has its origins in the Middle French word 'convoi', which means 'a convoy or an escort'. This word itself derives from the Latin 'convoyare', meaning 'to accompany'. The use of convoys dates back several centuries, especially in maritime and military operations where troops, goods, or people required safe passage. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the term became more prevalent in naval contexts, as ships would travel in grouped fleets for defense against piracy and enemy naval forces. In modern usage, convoying is applied in various scenarios, including logistics and transportation, emphasizing the importance of safety in group movements.