— dismissible , adj.
/dis mis"/ , v.t.
1. to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early.
2. to bid or allow (a person) to go; give permission or a request to depart.
3. to discharge or remove, as from office or service: to dismiss an employee.
4. to discard or reject: to dismiss a suitor.
5. to put off or away, esp. from consideration; put aside; reject: She dismissed the story as mere rumor.
6. to have done with (a subject) after summary treatment: After a perfunctory discussion, he dismissed the idea.
7. Law. to put out of court, as a complaint or appeal.
[ 1400-50; late ME dismissus (for L dimissus, ptp. of dimittere to send away), equiv. to L dis- DIS- 1 + mitt ( ere ) to send + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 2. See release. 3. fire.
Ant. 2. recall. 3. hire. 4. accept.