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Meaning of dismiss

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dismiss

Pronunciation:/dɪsˈmɪs//dɪsˈmɪs/

verb

Definitions

  1. To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

    Example: The company dismissed me after less than a year.

  2. To order to leave.

    Example: The soldiers were dismissed after the parade.

  3. To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.

    Example: He dismissed all thoughts of acting again.

  4. To reject; to refuse to accept.

    Example: The court dismissed the case.