in tow
The phrase "in tow" can describe both literal and figurative scenarios where someone or something is being pulled or led.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Accompanying or following closely, often under someone's guidance.
Example
- She arrived with her children in tow.
- He entered the meeting room with his assistant in tow.
B2Transportation
(technical)Being pulled by a vehicle, rope, or similar means.
Example
- The boat had a smaller dinghy in tow.
- The truck moved slowly with a trailer in tow.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in tow":
in tandemhaul inhaul offin harnessunder wayin leashin handin town