dismiss
Derived from the Latin 'dismissio', which means 'to send away'.
VERB
(1)
[/dɪsˈmɪs/en-US]
解雇する
literal
/
拒否する
/
無視する
/
退ける
/
解散する
/
dismissed concept
untranslatable
(The concept of 'dismiss' does not translate directly if it involves nuances of feelings or context.)
To formally remove someone from employment or service; to decide that something, especially an idea, a suggestion, or a feeling, is not important and does not deserve consideration; or to allow someone or something to leave or go away. The nuance of dismissing a feeling or another person's emotional state can be particularly complex and may not translate directly into a single word in other languages, as it implies a definitive rejection of validity or importance that goes beyond simply ignoring.
Regular verb
| 3rd_person_singular | past | present_participle |
|---|---|---|
| dismisses | dismissed | dismissing |
- The company decided to dismiss him for gross misconduct. — The employee was fired due to serious bad behavior.
- She quickly dismissed his ridiculous idea. — She rejected his idea without much thought because she found it absurd.
- He tended to dismiss her concerns as overreactions. — He often considered her worries to be exaggerated and not worth serious attention, implying a lack of understanding or empathy.
- The judge chose to dismiss the case due to insufficient evidence. — The judge decided to stop the legal proceedings because there wasn't enough proof.
- The teacher will dismiss the class early today. — The teacher will let the students leave school earlier than usual today.
register: formal