dismissed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to decide that something is not important or not worth thinking about.
v.to treat an idea, suggestion, or person as unworthy of serious consideration.
Simple“The manager dismissed my suggestion without even looking at the data.”
In context“The board dismissed the proposal as financially unviable before the consultant had even finished the presentation.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.to be officially allowed or told to leave a place.
v.to be formally permitted or ordered to leave a setting, such as a classroom or a court of law.
Simple“The teacher dismissed the class five minutes early because it was a holiday.”
In context“Once the witness had finished her testimony, the judge informed her she was dismissed and free to leave the courtroom.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having lost your job, usually because you did something wrong or the employer no longer needs you.
adj.having had one's employment terminated by an employer.
Simple“He was dismissed from his position after he was caught sharing private company secrets.”
In context“The senior executive was summarily dismissed following an internal investigation into the misappropriation of corporate funds.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
interj.a formal command telling someone they are allowed to leave.
interj.a formal imperative used to signal the end of an interaction and authorize the subordinate's departure.
Simple“The officer looked up from his desk and said, 'That will be all, Sergeant. Dismissed.'”
In context“After delivering the morning briefing, the colonel gave a sharp nod and told the assembled officers they were dismissed.”
UsageCommonly used in military or highly structured environments.
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