dismiss

verb

1. 1

   To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

   “The company dismissed me after less than a year.”

2. 2

   To order to leave.

   “The soldiers were dismissed after the parade.”

3. 3

   To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.

   “He dismissed all thoughts of acting again.”

4. 4

   To reject; to refuse to accept.

   “The court dismissed the case.”

5. 5

   To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).

   “She dismissed him with a wave of the hand.”

6. 6

   To get a batsman out.

   “He was dismissed for 99 runs.”

7. 7

   To give someone a red card; to send off.