DISMISS

dismiss

Verb

  1. To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
    The company dismissed me after less than a year.
  2. To order to leave.
    The soldiers were dismissed after the parade.
  3. To dispel; to rid one's mind of.
    He dismissed all thoughts of acting again.
  4. To reject; to refuse to accept
    The court dismissed the case.
  5. To get a batsman out.
    He was dismissed for 99 runs.
  6. To give someone a red card; to send off


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