DISMISS


Meaning of DISMISS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dis-ˈmis ]

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 -ˈmi-shən noun

• dis·mis·sive -ˈmi-siv adjective

• dis·mis·sive·ly adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.