Meaning of dismiss in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

verb

• To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

  Example: The company dismissed me after less than a year.

• To order to leave.

  Example: The soldiers were dismissed after the parade.

• To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.

  Example: He dismissed all thoughts of acting again.

• To reject; to refuse to accept.

  Example: The court dismissed the case.

• To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).

  Example: She dismissed him with a wave of the hand.

• To get a batsman out.

  Example: He was dismissed for 99 runs.

• To give someone a red card; to send off.