Meaning of dismiss

Definition of dismiss

(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"; "The company terminated 25% of its workers"

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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