What does "dismiss" mean?

Dismiss: Dismiss their cares when they dismiss their flock. Cowper. Though he soon dismissed himself from state affairs. Dryden.

Additional senses

  1. 2.To discard; to remove or discharge from office, service, or employment; as, the king dismisses his ministers; the matter dismisses his servant.
  2. 3.To lay aside or reject as unworthy of attentions or regard, as a petition or motion in court.
  3. 4.Dismission. [Obs.] Sir T. Herbert.

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