Possible meanings of the word escort:

1. A sex worker engaged in acts of prostitution.
2. A person who accompanies another person to a location or (usually formal) event such as a ball , cotillion or wedding to provide protection, support, or company (in a non-sexual way).
3. A person who accompanies another person or group of persons in order to guide them or guard them.
4. A type of ship used by navy fleets, typically to protect other ships or convoys.
5. Ford Escort, a model of car.