dismiss (Meaning)
dismiss (v)
bar from attention or consideration
cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
stop associating with
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave
declare void
dismiss (v. t.)
To send away; to give leave of departure; to cause or permit to go; to put away.
To discard; to remove or discharge from office, service, or employment; as, the king dismisses his ministers; the matter dismisses his servant.
To lay aside or reject as unworthy of attentions or regard, as a petition or motion in court.
dismiss (n.)
Dismission.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dismiss
dismiss Sentence Examples
- Emily requested a later meeting time, but her manager dismissed her request.
- The professor's dismissive attitude toward his students' questions frustrated them.
- The audience loudly booed the comedian's jokes, dismissing his performance.
- The student union's concerns about the new cafeteria policy were summarily dismissed by the school administration.
- Despite presenting compelling evidence, the jury dismissed the witness's testimony.
- The salesperson's attempt to upsell the customer was promptly dismissed as unnecessary.
- The job candidate's qualifications were impressive, but the hiring manager dismissed her due to a poor cultural fit.
- The CEO's decision to dismiss the entire marketing team came as a shock to the employees and shareholders alike.
- The doctor dismissed the patient's complaints as psychosomatic, but a second opinion revealed a serious medical condition.
- The politician's dismissive remarks about his opponent's policies backfired, energizing the opposition's base.
FAQs About the word dismiss
bar from attention or consideration, cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration, stop associating with, terminate the employment of; discharge from an
release, fire, sack, retire,remove, bounce,terminate, discharge, muster out, axe
employ, retain, take on, hire, engage, retain, hire, sign (up or on), take on, employ
Emily requested a later meeting time, but her manager dismissed her request.
The professor's dismissive attitude toward his students' questions frustrated them.
The audience loudly booed the comedian's jokes, dismissing his performance.
The student union's concerns about the new cafeteria policy were summarily dismissed by the school administration.
