in tow

Idioms  

1. In one's charge or close guidance; along with one. For example, The older girl took the new student in tow, or Peter always had his family in tow. This expression alludes to the literal meaning of being pulled along. [Early 1700s]

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Example Sentences

Tomorrow, he’ll fly home for a quick stay before heading out again to a gig in Indiana, this time on his tour bus with the family dog in tow.

From Los Angeles Times

I could tell that the Right Reverend wasn’t about to head back to the middle of New York State with me in tow.

From Literature

Clara tore through the screen, emerging with Boaz and his aunt Hila in tow.

From Literature

All delightful prospects with a 10-year-old in tow.

From The Wall Street Journal

That was the word put to him time and again as he sat patiently, Sid Waddell Trophy in tow, at his post-final news conference.

From BBC