salvo UK /ˈsælvəʊ/US /ˈsælvoʊ/noun 5verb 1forms 4 noun5 •A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley. •A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon. •Any volley, as in an argument or debate.It was an impressive opening salvo from the Baggies, especially for a side that have made a poor beginning to what has been an admittedly tough start to their campaign. — 2011 •The combined cheers of a crowd. •An exception; a reservation; an excuse.They admit […] salvos, cautions, and reservations. — 1649 verb1 •To discharge weapons in a salvo. formssalvoed · salvoing · salvos · salvoes