salute
US /səˈlut/
・UK /sə'lu:t/
B2
noun
- Raising your hand to your head to show respect
- Ceremony which honors someone
verb
- To raise the arm to show respect for an officer
- To show respect for someone; honor publicly
Examples
The retiring editor received a special salute from the local newspaper.
The sentry gave a smart salute and waved us on.