definition of
[salute]

[1] #1 salute v. [toast, drink, pledge, wassail] propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year". wn

[2] #2 salute v. greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me". wn

[3] #3 salute v. express commendation of; "I salute your courage!". wn

[4] #4 salute n. [salutation] an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday". wn

[5] #5 salute n. [military greeting] a formal military gesture of respect. wn