In tow
prepositional phrase
Following closely behind or under someone's control or guidance.
She walked into the meeting, with her assistant in tow.
Often appears as...
- have someone in tow
- with children in tow
prepositional phrase
Physically attached to and pulled or guided by.
The small boat was in tow of the ship.
Often appears as...
- boat in tow
- car in tow
prepositional phrase
Following closely behind or under someone's control or guidance.
She walked into the meeting, with her assistant in tow.
Often appears as...
- have someone in tow
- with children in tow
prepositional phrase
Physically attached to and pulled or guided by.
The small boat was in tow of the ship.
Often appears as...
- boat in tow
- car in tow
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Close Proximity
Use 'in tow' to imply someone is closely following another, often without helping.
He arrived with his younger brother in tow.
Pro Tip 2/3Under Influence
'In tow' can suggest someone being guided or influenced by another person.
The star appeared with the press in tow, hanging on her every word.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Sometimes, 'in tow' is used figuratively to describe non-physical following.
The politician had his loyal supporters in tow during the campaign.
Pro Tip 1/3Close Proximity
Use 'in tow' to imply someone is closely following another, often without helping.
He arrived with his younger brother in tow.
Pro Tip 2/3Under Influence
'In tow' can suggest someone being guided or influenced by another person.
The star appeared with the press in tow, hanging on her every word.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Sometimes, 'in tow' is used figuratively to describe non-physical following.
The politician had his loyal supporters in tow during the campaign.
Pro Tip 1/3Close Proximity
Use 'in tow' to imply someone is closely following another, often without helping.
He arrived with his younger brother in tow.
Pro Tip 2/3Under Influence
'In tow' can suggest someone being guided or influenced by another person.
The star appeared with the press in tow, hanging on her every word.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Sometimes, 'in tow' is used figuratively to describe non-physical following.
The politician had his loyal supporters in tow during the campaign.
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