Associations to the word «Dismissed»

Wiktionary

DISMISS, verb. ​(transitive) To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
DISMISS, verb. (transitive) To order to leave.
DISMISS, verb. (transitive) To dispel; to rid one's mind of.
DISMISS, verb. (transitive) To reject; to refuse to accept.
DISMISS, verb. (transitive) (cricket) To get a batsman out.
DISMISS, verb. (transitive) (soccer) To give someone a red card; to send off.

Dictionary definition

DISMISS, verb. Bar from attention or consideration; "She dismissed his advances".
DISMISS, verb. Cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration; "This case is dismissed!".
DISMISS, verb. Stop associating with; "They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock".
DISMISS, verb. Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position; "The boss fired his secretary today"; "The company terminated 25% of its workers".
DISMISS, verb. End one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave; "I was dismissed after I gave my report".
DISMISS, verb. Declare void; "The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada