dismiss

//dɪsˈmɪs//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Verb

dismissInfinitive
dismissPresent tense
dismissedPast tense
dismissedPast participle
dismissingPresent participle
dismissesThird-person singular
1

to order or allow someone to leave

The teacher dismissed the class early.

2

to remove someone from their job or position

The company dismissed several employees due to budget cuts.

3

to decide that something is not important or not worth considering

He dismissed the idea as impractical.

4

to refuse to accept or continue to consider a legal case

The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.

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