dismiss
/dɪsˈmɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dismisses · dismissing
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
Verb
Examples
The company dismissed me after less than a year.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To order to leave.
Verb
Examples
The soldiers were dismissed after the parade.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dismiss” mean?
To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
Is “dismiss” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.