salute (Noun) — An act of honour or courteous recognition. ex. "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
salute (Noun) — (military) a formal military gesture of respect.
salute (Noun) — An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat.
salute (Verb) — Propose a toast to. ex. "Let us salute the birthday girl!"
salute (Verb) — Greet in a friendly way. ex. "I meet this man every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
salute (Verb) — Express commendation of. ex. "I salute your courage!"
salute (Verb) — Become noticeable. ex. "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
salute (Verb) — Honour with a military ceremony, as when honouring dead soldiers.
salute (Verb) — Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position. ex. "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"