IPA: /kənˈvɔɪ/
KK: /kənˈvɔɪ/
To travel with a group of vehicles or ships for protection or support.
The military will convoy the supplies to the front lines.
Past: convoyed
Past Participle: convoyed
Convoy is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "voyager" (from Old French *voyager*, meaning to travel). The word describes a group traveling together, especially for protection or support.
Think of people traveling 'together' ('con-') on a journey ('voyager') — that's why a convoy is a group traveling together.