Saluting
Pronunciation: /səˈluːt/
Saluting (verb)
- to raise your hand to your forehead as a sign of respect or greeting.
- to show respect or admiration for someone or something.
Examples
- The soldiers salute their commander every morning.
- She saluted the flag during the ceremony.
Common collocations: salute the flag, salute a superior, salute someone's courage, salute an achievement, give a salute
Saluting (noun)
- a movement, especially of the hand, to show respect or greeting.
- a formal expression of greeting or respect.
Examples
- The officer returned the salute smartly.
- A crisp salute was given to the dignitary.