in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...
likes of ...
「連れ」 has another reading with different meanings.
companion; company
子ども連れで旅行に出かけた。
We went on a trip with the kids.
家族連れが多い公園で遊んだ。
We played in a park popular with families.
友人連れで花見に行くつもりだ。
I plan to go cherry blossom viewing with friends.