dismiss
Translation
to fire, to reject, to discharge, to let go
Examples
The company dismissed him for his poor performance.
The company dismissed him for his poor performance.
She dismissed his idea as being too expensive.
She dismissed his idea as being too expensive.
The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
The teacher dismissed the class early today.
The teacher dismissed the class early today.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to fire (sb.) from (sth.) The company dismissed him from his job.
((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to reject (sth.) as (sth.) She dismissed the rumour as false.
((sth.)) to reject (sth.) The court dismissed the appeal.
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Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (away) + 'mittere' (to send). Literally 'to send away'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'sending away' a person from a job, an idea from your mind, or a class from a room.