Dismiss

Verb

Definitions

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

"The company dismissed me after less than a year."

2.VerbTo order to leave.

"The soldiers were dismissed after the parade."

3.VerbTo dispel; to rid one’s mind of.

"He dismissed all thoughts of acting again."

4.VerbTo reject; to refuse to accept.

"The court dismissed the case.; She dismissed the idea as ridiculous."

5.VerbTo invalidate; to treat as unworthy of serious consideration.

"By telling the victim to "get over it", the listener dismissed the victim's feelings."

6.VerbTo send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).

"She dismissed him with a wave of the hand."

7.VerbTo get a batsman out.

"He was dismissed for 99 runs."

8.VerbTo give someone a red card; to send off.

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