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saluting

UK
/səˈluːtɪŋ/
US
/səˈlutɪŋ/
salutingnoun
Translations
The captain's saluting was a sign of respect.
Приветствие капитана было знаком уважения.
Definitions
The act of making a gesture of respect or greeting, often by raising the hand to the forehead, especially in a military context.
Saluting is mandatory when the national anthem is played.
Synonyms
salutation
nod
wave
acknowledgment
greeting
salutinggerund / present participle
UK
/səˈluːtɪŋ/
US
/səˈlutɪŋ/
Definitions
Relating to or characterized by the act of saluting.
The saluting soldiers stood perfectly still.
Synonyms
paying respects
rendering honors
acclaiming
saluting respectfully
greeting
honoring
hailing
acknowledging
paying homage
saluteverb

saluting

Gerund

saluted
Past Simple
saluted
Past Participle
saluting
Gerund
UK
/səˈluːt/
US
/səˈlut/
Translations
The officer saluted the new recruits as they arrived.
Офицер приветствовал новобранцев, когда они прибыли.
Definitions
To greet or address with a gesture of respect, such as raising the hand to the forehead.
The soldiers salute their commanding officer as he enters the room.
To show or express admiration and respect for someone or something.
The community saluted the firefighter for his bravery during the rescue.
To honor or acknowledge someone or something with a formal gesture or expression.
The president saluted the achievements of the Nobel Prize winners during the ceremony.
To fire guns or artillery as a sign of honor or respect toward someone or something.
The navy saluted the admiral with a volley from the ship's guns.
Synonyms
acknowledge
greet
nod
wave
pay tribute to
honor
salutenoun
Definitions
A gesture of respect or polite recognition, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing.
The soldiers gave a salute to the visiting dignitary.
A formal military gesture of respect, typically involving a hand movement to the forehead.
The cadet performed a crisp salute during the ceremony.
An act of greeting or acknowledging someone with respect.
The mayor's speech included a salute to the city's healthcare workers.
A discharge of firearms or artillery as a mark of honor or respect.
A twenty-one-gun salute was fired to welcome the head of state.
saluteinterjection
Definitions
Used as a toast to someone's health; cheers.
"Salute!" he exclaimed, raising his glass to the newlyweds.
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