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- DictionarySa·lute/səˈlo͞ot/
noun
- 1. a gesture of respect, homage, or polite recognition or acknowledgment, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing: "he raises his arms in a triumphant salute"
verb
- 1. make a formal salute to: "don't you usually salute a superior officer?"
Salute definition: to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.. See examples of SALUTE used in a sentence.
The meaning of SALUTE is to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor. How to use salute in a sentence.
a formal sign of respect for a member of the armed forces of higher rank than yourself: Uniformed soldiers gave him a salute. A salute is also the firing of guns by a military organization to show respect for someone: a 21-gun salute.
A salute is a sign of respect. A soldier may salute senior officers by raising a hand to his or her head, or you may informally salute a neighbor with a tip of your hat.
a formal sign of respect for a member of the armed forces of higher rank than yourself: Uniformed soldiers gave him a salute. A salute is also the firing of guns by a military organization to show respect for someone: a 21-gun salute.
Definition of salute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect. 2. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap. 3. a. To honor formally and ceremoniously: saluted the fallen soldiers in his remarks. b.
3 days ago · verb. 1. (transitive) to address or welcome with friendly words or gestures of respect, such as bowing or lifting the hat; greet. 2. (transitive) to acknowledge with praise or honour. we salute your gallantry. 3. military. to pay or receive formal respect, as by presenting arms or raising the right arm. noun.
the position of the hand or rifle in saluting: at the salute. an act of saluting; salutation . a gold coin, bearing the image of the Virgin Mary receiving Gabriel's salutation, issued by Charles VI of France and by Henry V and Henry VI of England.
Salute definition: to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc. See examples of SALUTE used in a sentence.
