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dismiss
verb
declare void
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Pronunciation
dɪsˈmɪs
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Definitions
verb
declare void
“The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections”
verb
bar from attention or consideration
“She dismissed his advances”
verb
cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
“This case is dismissed!”
verb
end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave
“I was dismissed after I gave my report”
verb
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
“The boss fired his secretary today”
verb
stop associating with
“They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock”
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Example Sentences
The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections
She dismissed his advances
This case is dismissed!
I was dismissed after I gave my report
The boss fired his secretary today
The company terminated 25% of its workers
They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock
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