return a salute

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to give a salute back to someone who has saluted you

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Examples (10)

  • The officer acknowledged the private and returned his salute.
  • It is customary for a superior officer to return the salute of a subordinate.
  • He stood tall and returned the salute with a crisp movement.
  • General Smith didn't even look up as he returned the salute.
  • The captain returned my salute before entering the barracks.
  • She stopped for a second to return the salute of the honor guard.
  • Failure to return a salute can be seen as a sign of disrespect in the military.
  • The commander quickly returned the salute and continued his inspection.
  • The young lieutenant was nervous as the colonel returned his salute.
  • Soldiers are taught how to give and return a salute properly.