saluting
word · lemma: salute
Definition
Raising your hand or making a gesture (often in the military) as a sign of respect or greeting.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for the military gesture of respect, but can describe other respectful greetings. Often preceded by 'is/are' or used with 'while': 'the soldiers were saluting'. Not the same as 'waving'.
Spanish: saludando (militar) - saludandoPortuguese (BR): saudando (militar) - saudandoPortuguese (PT): saudando (militar) - saudandoChinese (Simplified): 敬礼 - 行礼Chinese (Traditional): 敬禮 - 行禮Hindi: सलाम करनाArabic: يحيي (تحية عسكرية) - يسلّم
Example Sentences
The soldier is saluting his officer.
basic
They stood in a line, saluting the flag.
basic
People were saluting the parade as it passed by.
basic
She smiled while saluting her coach before the match.
natural
He kept saluting his friends as they walked in.
natural
Even in the rain, the guards were saluting with perfect discipline.
natural