dismiss
Translation
to fire, to reject, to let go, to disregard
Examples
She was dismissed from her job for misconduct.
She was dismissed from her job for misconduct.
He dismissed the idea as ridiculous.
He dismissed the idea as ridiculous.
The teacher dismissed the class early.
The teacher dismissed the class early.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to remove (sb.) from a job He was dismissed from his position.
((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to decide (sth.) is not important She dismissed his concerns as trivial.
((sb.)) to allow (sb.) to leave The class was dismissed at 3 p.m.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fire, sack, reject, disregard; Antonyms: hire, accept, consider
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (away) + 'mittere' (to send). Literally 'to send away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-MISS' – you are sending a 'Miss' (a person) away because they are no longer needed.