0 to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise:
1 to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision:
2 to show your enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance by clapping your hands repeatedly
3 to say that you admire and agree with a person’s action or decision:
So let's hear some applause for these talented young performers.
Through play, children often transcend age and gender ; they are applauded for playing at ' being ' adults.
Even those historians and students who disagree with his conclusions will find themselves applauding this stimulating and wide-ranging contribution to the survey literature.
The initiative is to be applauded, not only for devoting large funds to this important research field, but also for fostering research from many quarters.