Dismiss | Mean of dismiss in English Dictionary
/dɪsˈmɪs/
- Verb
- to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone)
- We dismissed his accusations.
- We can't completely dismiss [=discount] the possibility that she's right.
- I don't think we should dismiss the matter lightly.
- His idea was dismissed as impractical.
- For a long time they dismissed her as a silly old woman.
- to send (someone) away
- The students were dismissed early because of the snowstorm.
- Class is dismissed. [=the class is over and students are free to leave]
- to officially make (someone) leave a job
- He was dismissed [=fired] from his job.
- Several employees were recently dismissed.
- to officially end or stop (something, such as a legal case)
- The judge dismissed the case/suit.
- All charges were dismissed. [=dropped]