dismiss
/dɪsˈmɪs/
verb
- To decide that someone or something is not important or worth considering.
- The manager dismissed the complaint, saying it was just a misunderstanding.
- She dismissed his idea as silly without even listening.
- Don't dismiss the warning signs; they could be important.
- To officially remove someone from a job or position.
- The board voted to dismiss the CEO due to poor performance.
- The company dismissed three employees for breaking the rules.
- He was dismissed from his teaching position after the scandal.
- To allow someone to leave a place, especially a meeting or class.
- The teacher dismissed the class early because of the snowstorm.
- The judge dismissed the jury after the verdict was read.
- The meeting was dismissed at noon so everyone could get lunch.
- To reject a legal case or charge, usually by a judge or court.
- All charges against the defendant were dismissed by the court.
- The judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence.
- The lawyer asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit as frivolous.
- To remove something from your mind or stop thinking about it.
- I can't just dismiss the memory of that day; it still haunts me.
- He tried to dismiss his fears and focus on the task.
- She dismissed the negative thoughts and smiled at her friend.