1. a gesture of greeting or respect, especially a military one
Usage: military

1. to greet or show respect to someone, especially by raising the hand to the forehead
Usage: military
2. to honor or praise someone or something

Examples

• The soldier salutes his commanding officer every morning.
• She salutes the flag during the national anthem.
• The crowd salutes the hero with thunderous applause.
• We salute your dedication to the community.
• He gave a crisp salute before entering the building.
• The general returned the soldier’s salute.
• The ceremony included salutes from all branches of the military.