Meaning of dismiss in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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  2. 2. cease to consider

    Examples

    • « put out of judicial consideration »
    • « This case is dismissed! »

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  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 »

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  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 »

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  6. 6. declare void

    Examples

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

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