dismissed

Everyday

1. If a class is dismissed, the teacher lets the pupils leave. tree →
2. If a worker is dismissed, they are sacked or told to leave their job. tree →
3. If an idea is dismissed, people decide it is not worth thinking about. tree →
4. In a law court, a case that is dismissed is ended without going further. tree →
5. In cricket and some sports, a batter who is dismissed is out. tree →

In the lessons

In school, «Class dismissed!» means you may go. In news and work stories it means being sacked. In discussions it tells the reader an idea was rejected quickly. In cricket (UK, Australia, NZ) it means a batter is out. Phrases: class dismissed, dismissed from his job, dismissed the idea.

Examples

• «Class dismissed!» said Mr Patel, and we all rushed out. tree →
• The waiter was dismissed for being rude to customers. tree →
• She dismissed the idea of a picnic because it was raining. tree →
• The judge dismissed the case. tree →
• The batter was dismissed for twelve runs. tree →
• The children were dismissed early because of the snow. tree →
• He dismissed my question with a wave of his hand. tree →
• The king read the paper, and ordering the man to be flogged, dismissed him. tree →

Note

Regular verb: dismiss → dismissed (double s). Noun: dismissal. «Dismissed from a job» is formal; informal: sacked (UK), fired (US), let go (euphemism). «Dismissive» describes someone who treats ideas as not important.

In Jewish tradition

In school, «Class dismissed!» means you may go. In news and work stories it means being sacked. In discussions it tells the reader an idea was rejected quickly. In cricket (UK, Australia, NZ) it means a batter is out. Phrases: class dismissed, dismissed from his job, dismissed the idea.

Note

Regular verb: dismiss → dismissed (double s). Noun: dismissal. «Dismissed from a job» is formal; informal: sacked (UK), fired (US), let go (euphemism). «Dismissive» describes someone who treats ideas as not important.