escort duty
nounUK /ˈɛskɔːt ˈdjuːti/
US /ˈɛskɔːrt ˈduːti/
A job where you go with someone to keep them safe.
The police officer was on escort duty, walking the children safely across the busy street.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A soldier's job of guarding and traveling with someone or something.
Two soldiers were assigned escort duty for the visiting general.
3. The task of going along with a ship or vehicle to protect it.
The navy ship was on escort duty for the supply boats.
4. A formal job of accompanying an important person at an event.
She had escort duty at the ceremony, guiding guests to their seats.