As a noun, it is a group of vehicles, ships, or people traveling together, often with protection. As a verb, it means to travel with and guard someone or something on a journey.
From French *convoi* 'escort, convoy', from Old French *conveier* 'to escort', related to English *convey* from Latin *conviare* 'to accompany on the way'. It has long been used in military and shipping contexts.
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