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salvo

/ˈsæl.vəʊ/

/ˈsæl.voʊ/

Translations

salvoverb

salvoed

Past Simple

salvoed

Past Participle

salvoing

Gerund

/ˈsæl.vəʊ/

/ˈsæl.voʊ/

Used chiefly in military contexts to mean firing or discharging weapons simultaneously.

Synonyms

open fire

let fly

salvonoun

salvos

/ˈsæl.vəʊ/

/ˈsæl.voʊ/

залп

The ship fired a salvo of missiles.

Корабль выпустил залп ракет.

салют

The ceremony ended with a salvo of fireworks.

Церемония закончилась салютом фейерверков.

Additional translations

залп выстрелов

Synonyms

Definitions

salvoverb

To discharge weapons or explosives simultaneously or in rapid succession.

The warships salvoed toward the enemy coastline.

salvonoun

A simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle.

The soldiers launched a salvo to signal the start of the attack.

A sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts.

The politician's speech was a salvo against the opposition's policies.

A round of applause or cheers given as a tribute or expression of approval.

The performer received a salvo of applause after the stunning performance.

A clause or statement in a contract or agreement that provides an exception, reservation, or safeguard.

The contract contained a salvo allowing either party to terminate with 30 days' notice.