dismiss Definition
- 1order or allow to leave; send away
- 2treat as unworthy of serious consideration
- 3formally remove from employment or office
Using dismiss: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dismiss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The teacher dismissed the class early.
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He dismissed the idea as impractical.
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The company dismissed several employees due to budget cuts.
dismiss Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dismiss
Example
I try to dismiss all negative thoughts from my mind.
to reject a legal case in such a way that it cannot be brought to court again
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The judge dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be reopened.
to reject a legal case in such a way that it can be brought to court again
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The judge dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning it can be reopened.
Origins of dismiss
from Latin 'dimissus', past participle of 'dimittere', meaning 'send away'
Summary: dismiss in Brief
To 'dismiss' [dɪsˈmɪs] means to order or allow someone to leave, treat something as unworthy of consideration, or formally remove someone from employment or office. Examples include 'The teacher dismissed the class early' and 'The company dismissed several employees due to budget cuts.' Phrases like 'dismiss from one's mind' indicate stopping thinking about something, while 'dismiss with prejudice' and 'dismiss without prejudice' refer to legal cases being rejected in ways that can or cannot be reopened.