[ 'səʊteɪ ]
(also saute )
■ adjective fried quickly in a little hot fat.
■ noun
1》 a dish cooked in such a way.
2》 Ballet a jump off both feet, landing in the same position.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed or ~d ) fry quickly in a little hot fat.
Origin
C19: Fr., lit. 'jumped', past participle of sauter .