Meaning & Definition of word "Dismiss"
Dismiss
/dɪsˈmɪs/
verb:
- 1. to send away; to allow or cause to leave.
- Example: The teacher decided to dismiss the students early on the last day of school.
- 2. to refuse to consider or accept (something) as valid or worthy of attention.
- Example: She dismissed his argument without giving it much thought.
- 3. to terminate the employment or position of (someone).
- Example: After the audit, several employees were dismissed for misconduct.
Etymology
●From Latin 'dismissus', past participle of 'dimittere', meaning 'to send away'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
termination:
The act of ending something, especially employment.
rejection:
The act of dismissing or refusing.
discharge:
To release someone from a duty or obligation.
Slang Meanings of dismiss
Meaning: Boot
● Example Sentence: He got the boot from his job for being late.
Meaning: Call it a day
● Example Sentence: After a long meeting, they decided to call it a day and dismissed everyone.