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Definition of saluting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
respectful gestureshowing respect or greeting with a gesture
- The saluting officer stood at attention.
2.
ceremonialused in ceremonies or formal events
- The saluting gesture was part of the ceremony.
Noun
1.
militarythe act of making a formal gesture of respect or greeting
- Saluting is required when entering the officer's room.
2.
ceremonyTECH. the act of firing guns or cannons as a mark of honorTECH.
- The saluting at the parade was heard across the city.
3.
pyrotechnicsthe act of setting off a device to make a loud bang in tribute
- The saluting during the festival startled the crowd.
Origin of saluting
Latin, salutare (to greet) + -ing (action)
Examples of saluting in a sentence
A saluting guard greeted the guests at the entrance. The saluting officer stood at attention. The saluting soldiers marched in unison. Saluting during the memorial service was performed in perfect unison. Saluting is customary when the flag is raised at dawn. The saluting at the naval funeral echoed over the harbor.
Twenty-one-gun saluting marked the president’s arrival at the fortress. Saluting at dawn marked the memorial service for the fallen. The parade’s saluting was so loud that nearby pets hid under beds.
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- French:saluant, salut, ...
- German:salutierend, Grüßen, ...
- Italian:riverente, saluto, ...
- Spanish:saludando, saludo, ...
- Portuguese:saudando, saudação, ...
- Chinese:敬礼的, 敬礼, ...
- Japanese:敬礼する, 敬礼, ...
- Arabic:مُحَيِّي, تَحِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מִזְדַּקֵּף לְהִצְדָּעָה, הַצְדָּעָה, ...
- Russian:приветствующий, приветствие, ...
- Ukrainian:салютуючий, військове вітання, ...
- Hindi:अभिवादन करते, सलामी, ...
Definition of salute - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
communicationtr./intr. make a gesture of respect or greetingtr./intr.
- The soldiers salute the flag every morning.
2.
recognitiontr. show admiration for someone's achievementstr.
- The community saluted the hero's bravery.
3.
militarytr./intr. make a formal gesture of respecttr./intr.
- The soldiers salute their commanding officer.
4.
celebrationtr. propose a toast in someone's honortr.
- We salute the newlyweds with a toast.
Noun
1.
greetingsact of greeting with friendly gestures
- He gave a salute by tipping his hat.
2.
militaryformal gesture of respect in the military
- The soldier gave a crisp salute to the officer.
3.
ceremonyloud noise made as a sign of respect
- The cannon fired a salute during the ceremony.
Images of salute
formal gesture of respect in the military
Expressions with salute
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rude gesture using the middle finger
He gave the driver a one-finger salute after being cut off.
show respect or allegiance to a cause or symbol
We must all salute the colors of freedom.
show respect to someone in authority
The soldiers were taught to salute the uniform regardless of personal feelings.
raise hand to forehead as a sign of respect
The soldiers give a salute to their commander.
express allegiance to a country or its values
Citizens salute the flag to show their loyalty.
ceremonial firing of 21 guns to honor someone
The president received a 21-gun salute during the ceremony.
raised arm gesture symbolizing fascist allegiance
He was criticized for performing a fascist salute.
perform a ceremonial gunfire to honor someone or something
The navy will fire a 21-gun salute for the president.
show respect to a flag with a formal gesture
The soldiers stopped to salute the colours during the parade.
receive a formal military gesture of respect
The general will take the salute at the parade tomorrow.
keyboard command to restart a computer
Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del is known as the three-finger salute.
military gesture of respect with the right hand
The soldier gave a hand salute to the officer.
upward nose rub often seen in children with allergies
The allergic salute is common in kids with hay fever.
show respect to people who died honorably in service
We salute the glorious dead during the annual remembrance service.
Origin of salute
Latin, salutare (to greet)
Examples of salute in a sentence
The cadets were taught to salute properly during training. We salute her for her outstanding contributions. The team saluted their captain's leadership. They salute the flag every morning. Cadets learn to salute properly during training. We salute the hero with a glass of wine.
Let's salute our friend for his achievements. The soldiers stood in a line for the salute. A salute was exchanged between the two leaders. During the ceremony, each cadet gave a salute. The general returned the salute with pride. The fort answered with a twenty-one-gun salute. A salute echoed across the harbor at noon.
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- French:saluer, salut, ...
- German:grüßen, Gruß, ...
- Italian:salutare, saluto, ...
- Spanish:saludar, saludo, ...
- Portuguese:saudar, saudação, ...
- Chinese:敬礼, 致意, ...
- Japanese:敬礼する, 挨拶, ...
- Arabic:حَيَّ, تَحِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַצְדִּיעַ, מִחְוַת בְּרָכָה, ...
- Russian:салютовать, приветствие, ...
- Ukrainian:віддавати честь, салют, ...
- Hindi:सलामी देना, सलाम, ...
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