dismiss

/dɪsmˈɪs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

bar from attention or consideration
“She dismissed his advances”
cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
“This case is dismissed!”
stop associating with
“They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock”
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
“The boss fired his secretary today”
end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave
“I was dismissed after I gave my report”
declare void
“The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections”

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