enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
"The lead singer received a standing ovation from the entire crowd as she took her final bow."
A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.
"The hen stopped scratching at the dirt and began an ovation, carefully placing her first egg into the nest."
The act of laying eggs.
To give (someone) an ovation (prolonged enthusiastic applause).
"The audience erupted in a standing ovation as the lead singer took his final bow after a performance that left everyone breathless."