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verb ADV. smartly The captain stood to attention and saluted smartly. PREP. with He saluted Pippa with a graceful bend of his head., noun military gesture ADJ. military, naval | smart | mock VERB + SALUTE give (sb) The sentry gave a smart salute and waved us on. | acknowledge, return | take The Queen took the salute as the guardsmen marched past. action of respect or welcome ADJ. final, last | 21-gun, etc. | special | triumphant, victory PREP. in ~ The guests raised their glasses in salute. | ~ from The retiring editor received a special salute from the local newspaper. | ~ to His first words were a salute to the people of South Africa.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary