Dismiss

/dɪsˈmɪs/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to send away; to allow or cause to leave.

The teacher decided to dismiss the students early on the last day of school.

to refuse to consider or accept (something) as valid or worthy of attention.

She dismissed his argument without giving it much thought.

to terminate the employment or position of (someone).

After the audit, several employees were dismissed for misconduct.

From Latin 'dismissus', past participle of 'dimittere', meaning 'to send away'.

dismiss from consideration

to disregard or reject something as not important.

dismiss an idea

to refuse to accept or consider a thought or suggestion.

dismiss someone

to allow a person to leave or to send them away.

termination

The act of ending something, especially employment.

rejection

The act of dismissing or refusing.

discharge

To release someone from a duty or obligation.

Boot

He got the boot from his job for being late.

Call it a day

After a long meeting, they decided to call it a day and dismissed everyone.