dismiss

[dɪsˈmɪs]

dismiss Definition

• 1. order or allow to leave; send away
• 2. treat as unworthy of serious consideration
• 3. formally 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.

• Example

  He dismissed the idea as impractical.

• Example

  The company dismissed several employees due to budget cuts.

dismiss Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dismiss

• discharge
• release
• fire
• reject
• terminate

Antonyms for dismiss

• hire
• employ
• appoint

Phrases with dismiss

• dismiss from one's mind

  to stop thinking about something

  Example

  I try to dismiss all negative thoughts from my mind.

• dismiss with prejudice

  to reject a legal case in such a way that it cannot be brought to court again

  Example

  The judge dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be reopened.

• dismiss without prejudice

  to reject a legal case in such a way that it can be brought to court again

  Example

  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'

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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.