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.