dismiss
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DISMISS
[+ object]
1
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to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone)
— often + as
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We dismissed his accusations.
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We can't completely dismiss [=discount] the possibility that she's right.
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I don't think we should dismiss the matter lightly.
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His idea was dismissed as impractical.
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For a long time they dismissed her as a silly old woman.
2
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to send (someone) away
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to cause or allow (someone) to leave
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The students were dismissed early because of the snowstorm.
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Class is dismissed. [=the class is over and students are free to leave]
3
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to officially make (someone) leave a job
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to end the employment or service of (someone)
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He was dismissed [=fired] from his job.
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Several employees were recently dismissed.
4
law
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to officially end or stop (something, such as a legal case)
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The judge dismissed the case/suit.
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All charges were dismissed. [=dropped]
[count]
[noncount]
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I was surprised by his dismissal of the idea.
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A small group is protesting the dismissals of several employees.
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the dismissal of the lawsuit
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He still hopes to win his claim for unfair dismissal.
