a procession of land vehicles traveling together
"The police led the funeral convoy through the quiet streets, ensuring every vehicle stayed close to the hearse."
a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
"During the Age of Sail, the captain ordered his three frigates to join the convoy before they sailed out into the stormy Atlantic."
the act of escorting while in transit
"The security team decided to send a full military convoy to protect the diplomat as he traveled through the conflict zone."
One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
"During the Age of Sail, merchants formed a convoy to protect their valuable cargo from pirates while traveling across the Atlantic."
escort in transit
"the trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone"
"the warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific"
To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
"The military helicopter flew overhead to convoy the injured truck back to base under heavy fire."
A village in Ireland.
"The old stone walls surrounding our family's ancient convoy still stand tall against the stormy Irish sky."