convoy

BrE /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/ AmE /ˈkɑːnvoɪ/

noun en → es

1 GROUP OF VEHICLES [singular] B2

a group of vehicles, especially trucks or cars, moving together for safety or protection

columna de vehículos, convoy

  • a convoy of something

Collocations convoy of trucks · convoy of cars

  • The convoy of trucks was escorted by police.

    El convoy de camiones fue escoltado por la policía.

2 SHIP GROUP [singular] B2

a group of ships moving together, often for protection or to travel faster

flota de barcos, convoy naval

  • a convoy of ships

Collocations convoy of warships · naval convoy

  • The naval convoy was attacked by submarines.

    El convoy naval fue atacado por submarinos.

3 PROTECTION [singular] C1

a group of vehicles or ships that are protected while moving, often by military forces

protección durante el viaje, convoy protegido

  • convoy protection

Collocations provide convoy protection · escort a convoy

  • The military provided convoy protection for the aid workers.

    El ejército proporcionó protección para el convoy de trabajadores humanitarios.

4 HISTORICAL [singular] C1

a group of people or vehicles traveling together in a historical context, such as during wartime

columna histórica de vehículos o personas, convoy histórico

  • historical convoy

Collocations World War II convoy · convoy during the war

  • The historical convoy was a significant event in World War II.

    El convoy histórico fue un evento significativo durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.