v.
Pronunciation: dis- ' mis
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, modification of Latin dimissus, past participle of dimittere, from dis- + mittere to send
Date: 15th century
1 : to permit or cause to leave < dismiss ed the visitors>
2 : to remove from position or service : DISCHARGE < dismiss ed the thievish servant>
3 a : to reject serious consideration of < dismiss ed the thought> b : to put out of judicial consideration < dismiss ed all charges>
– dis · mis · sion \ - ' mi-sh ə n \ noun
– dis · mis · sive \ - ' mi-siv \ adjective
– dis · mis · sive · ly adverb