Definition of Dismiss
Dismiss
dis·miss
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to allow or cause to leave; to send away;
e.g. He dismissed the cab about two blocks away from his apartment and walked the rest of the way back.
(verb)
to remove from position, employment, or service;
e.g. The employee was dismissed because of flagrant violations of company policies.
(verb)
to deny worthy of serious consideration; to reject;
e.g. She dismissed the rumors of the scandal.
(verb)
to cease or stop thinking about something;
e.g. He suspected his friend might have something to do with the issue, but he immediately dismissed the thought.
(verb)
to put out of judicial consideration, or to refuse to hear further in court;
e.g. Due to the lack of substantial evidence, the judge dismissed the case.
(verb)
to put out, or end the innings of a batsman in cricket;
e.g. England dismissed their opponents for 118 on the final day of the match.
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