Definitions

1. verb

to officially end someone’s employment, to get rid of someone or something, to stop considering something valid

“The company decided to dismiss the employee due to poor performance.”

2. verb

to send someone away, to end a meeting or a discussion

“The teacher dismissed the class after the final bell rang.”

3. noun

a formal statement to end someone’s employment

“The employee received a dismissal letter from the company.”

4. noun

the act of dismissing something or someone

“The dismissal of the case was a surprise to everyone.”

5. noun

a person who dismisses something or someone

“The judge’s dismissal of the witness’s testimony was a crucial moment in the trial.”