salute

US /səˈluːt/
UK /səˈluːt/
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1.

a gesture of respect, homage, or greeting, especially one made by a soldier or sailor

:
The soldiers exchanged salutes.
He gave a crisp salute to the officer.
1.

to make a gesture of respect, homage, or greeting to

:
The troops saluted the flag.
He saluted his commanding officer.