Meaning of dismiss in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dɪsˈmɪs/

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1. Verb

   dismiss

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from medieval Latin dismiss-, variant of Latin dimiss-‘sent away’, from the verb dimittere

   Definitions

   1. bar from attention or consideration

   Examples

   • « She dismissed his advances »
2. 2. cease to consider

   Examples

   • « put out of judicial consideration »
   • « This case is dismissed! »
3. 3. stop associating with

   Examples

   • « They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock »
4. 4. terminate the employment of

   Examples

   • « The boss fired his secretary today »
   • « The company terminated 25% of its workers »

   Antonyms

   • hire
   • engage
   • employ
5. 5. end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave

   Examples

   • « I was dismissed after I gave my report »
6. 6. declare void

   Examples

   • « The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections »