B2verbformalwork
US/dɪsˈmɪs/
UK/dɪsˈmɪs/
to officially remove someone from their job; also to decide that an idea is not worth thinking about
In context
Two security guards were dismissed for sleeping during their night shift.
You cannot dismiss a worker simply because she is pregnant.
At first, the boss dismissed the idea of working from home as unrealistic.
Words that go with dismiss
verb + preposition
- dismiss forHe was dismissed for stealing from the company.
verb + noun
- dismiss the ideaDon't dismiss the idea just because it sounds strange.
- dismiss an employeeFirms must follow the law when they dismiss an employee.
adverb + verb
- unfairly dismissedShe claims she was unfairly dismissed after asking for maternity leave.
- quickly dismissedThe rumors were quickly dismissed by the company.