dismiss
UK: dɪsˈmɪs | US: dɪsˈmɪs
vt. to officially remove someone from a job or position
vt. to decide that something is not worth considering or discussing
vt. to allow someone to leave or send them away
dismiss = dis<away> + miss<send>
- dis: A Latin prefix meaning "away," "apart," or "negation." In "dismiss," it implies removal or separation.
- miss: Derived from Latin mittere (to send), retaining the core meaning of "send" in English.
Etymology Origin:
"Dismiss" originates from Latin dimittere (to send away), combining dis- (away) + mittere (to send). The word entered Middle English via Old French dismisser, evolving to its modern form while preserving the idea of "sending away" — whether a person (from a job) or an idea (from consideration).
The manager decided to dismiss the employee for repeated tardiness.
The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
She quickly dismissed his argument as irrelevant.
The teacher dismissed the class early.
He dismissed her concerns with a wave of his hand.