saluting

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present participle of

(especially of people in the armed forces) to make a formal sign of respect to someone, especially by raising the right hand to the side of the head:

Whenever you see an officer, you must salute.

The soldiers saluted the colonel.

to honour or express admiration publicly for a person or an achievement:

On this memorable occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association.

We salute you for your courage and determination.