Английский словарь американских идиом - in tow

{adj. phr.} 1. Being pulled. * /The tugboat had the large ocean liner in tow as they came into the harbor./ * /An engine came with a long string of cars in tow./ 2. Being taken from place to place; along with someone. * /Janet took the new girl in tow and showed her where to go./ * /Mrs. Hayes went to the supermarket with her four little children in tow./