Definitions

1. verb

to officially end an employment relationship with someone, or to refuse to accept or consider something

“The company will dismiss the employee due to lack of productivity.”

2. verb

to send someone away, or to get rid of something

“The police will dismiss the protesters from the area.”

3. verb

to show that a court case is not worth considering, or to stop considering a matter

“The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.”

4. noun

the act of officially ending an employment relationship with someone

“The employee’s dismissal was due to the company’s financial difficulties.”