dismissed
Pronunciation: [dɪsˈmɪst]
Word
Context: “employment”
(verb) to let someone go from their job. When a worker is dismissed, it means they are no longer needed at their workplace.
Example
The company dismissed the employees who were not meeting their targets.
Example
She was not dismissed from her job; she received a promotion instead.
Example
Why was he dismissed from his position at the company?
Context: “acceptance”
(verb) to reject or not consider something seriously. If someone dismissed an idea, it means they think it's not important or not worth their time.
Example
The teacher dismissed the suggestion as a good way to improve the project.
Example
He did not dismiss her concerns; he listened carefully to what she had to say.
Example
Did you dismiss his opinion without thinking it through?
Context: “legal”
(verb) to officially end a case or a legal process. When a case is dismissed, it means that it will not continue in court.
Example
The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
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The case was not dismissed; there was enough evidence to proceed.
Example
Why did the judge dismiss the case today?
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