Meanings of applauded back in English

He applauded a little timidly, not sure if he was supposed to, but the Barcelona fans applauded back.

Way below, their players applauded back, marking a victory whose consequences will be profound: theirs will be happy holidays.

His new supporters applauded back.

Zaza applauded back, shirt removed to reveal the monitor underneath recording his every move, and there had been a lot of them.

Smiling broadly, Ferguson waved and applauded back at the fans, before clenching his fists in the salute that often passed as his goal celebration.

After a three-month stand-off at the club, Toure sounded emotional as he spoke of being applauded back into the dressing room by team mates.