[n] an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
[n] a formal military gesture of respect
[n] an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
[v] express commendation of; "I salute your courage!"
[v] greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
[v] recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
[v] honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
[v] propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
[v] become noticeable; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"