dismiss
🇺🇸
/dɪsˈmɪs/
🇬🇧
/dɪsˈmɪs/
verb
B2
to treat as unimportant or not worth considering
The manager quickly dismisses any idea that doesn't help the team.
B2
to push thoughts or feelings away from your mind
He dismisses his worries and focuses on the task.
B2
to officially remove someone from their job
The company dismisses employees who break the rules.
R
to send someone away or let them leave
The teacher dismisses the class when the bell rings.
R
to stop a trial or case because of lack of evidence
The judge dismisses the case due to no proof.
R
to end a player's or team's turn in cricket
The bowler dismisses the batsman with a great ball.
translation
to treat as unimportant or not worth considering; to push thoughts or feelings away from your mind; to officially remove someone from their job; to send someone away or let them leave; to stop a trial or case because of lack of evidence; to end a player's or team's turn in cricket
Word Forms
3rd Present
dismisses
Past
dismissed
Perfect
dismissed
Progressive
dismissing