Pronunciation: /səˈlut/
noun a gesture of respect, homage, or polite recognition, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing
A1 Soldiers often give a salute as a sign of respect.
A2 During the ceremony, the general received a salute from all the troops.
B1 The captain returned the sailor's salute before boarding the ship.
B2 The traditional military salute is a symbol of honor and loyalty.
C1 The president was greeted with a formal salute by the guards at the palace.
C2 In some cultures, a salute is considered a gesture of goodwill and friendship.
verb to greet or address with an expression of respect, welcome, or goodwill
A1 Soldiers salute their commanding officer.
A2 People often salute the flag during national anthem.
B1 In some cultures, it is customary to salute elders as a sign of respect.
B2 The captain saluted the crew before they departed on their mission.
C1 The president saluted the bravery of the soldiers who fought for their country.
C2 The general saluted the fallen soldiers during the memorial service.
formal The soldiers stood at attention to salute their commanding officer.
informal He gave a quick salute before heading off to work.
slang Yo, give me a salute before you leave!
figurative The artist's latest masterpiece is a salute to the beauty of nature.
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