dismissed (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: dɪsˈmɪst
Definition
To order or allow someone to leave; to send away.
Examples
The judge dismissed the jury after they reached a verdict.
After the meeting, the manager dismissed the team, telling them to enjoy their weekend.
The principal dismissed the students early due to the heavy snow.
How to Use dismissed
- dismiss a case (collocation)
- To officially end a legal case, usually without further hearing. — "The judge decided to dismiss the case due to insufficient evidence."
- dismiss an idea (collocation)
- To reject an idea as not worth considering. — "He quickly dismissed the idea of moving to another country."
- dismiss from service (prepositional phrase)
- To remove someone from their job or official duty. — "The soldier was dismissed from service for insubordination."
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