Meaning

• To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

  "The company dismissed me after less than a year."

• To order to leave.

  "The soldiers were dismissed after the parade."

• To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.

  "He dismissed all thoughts of acting again."

• To reject; to refuse to accept.

  "The court dismissed the case."

• 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."

• To get a batsman out.

  "He was dismissed for 99 runs."

• To give someone a red card; to send off.