Definitions

1. proper noun

an intergovernmental military alliance established in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty, with the goal of providing collective defense against potential security threats.

“The Nato summit is scheduled to take place next week.”

2. verb

to place or attach something in a particular position, especially the NATO insignia, on a person’s clothing or equipment.

“The soldier was told to nato the flag on his sleeve.”

3. noun

a NATO insignia, especially one worn on a person’s clothing.

“He wore a small nato on his jacket.”