dismissal
gb/dɪsmˈɪsəl/ us/dɪsmˈɪsəl/
B2
English
~ 10000
elbocsátás, menesztés, munkaviszony megszüntetése, elutasítás, semmibevétel, megszüntetés, vád ejtése, tanítás vége, hazaengedés, kiesés
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the dismissal of [someone] from [a job/company]
Her unfair dismissal led to a long legal battle with the company.
Jogellenes elbocsátása hosszú jogi csatához vezetett a céggel.
The manager recommended the immediate dismissal of the employee for serious misconduct.
A vezető az alkalmazott azonnali elbocsátását javasolta súlyos kötelezettségszegés miatt.
Following the merger, there were several redundancies and one high-profile dismissal.
He is suing his former employer for wrongful dismissal and loss of income.
Learner examples
The company announced the dismissal of ten workers.
A cég bejelentette tíz dolgozó elbocsátását.
He is angry about his sudden dismissal from the job.
Dühös a hirtelen elbocsátása miatt.
She took her dismissal to a lawyer.
Wrongful dismissal can be very expensive for a company.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse “dismissal” with “resignation”. “Dismissal” means the employer ends the job; “resignation” means the worker chooses to leave. Another mistake is using “dismissal” as a verb (e.g. *they dismissal him*); the correct verb is “dismiss” (e.g. *they dismissed him*).
Meaning
act of firing someone from a job
Collocations
wrongful dismissal
|summary dismissal
|constructive dismissal
|instant dismissal
|grounds for dismissal
|dismissal letter
Synonyms
firing (More informal and common in everyday speech; focuses on the act itself rather than the legal or formal process.)
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termination (More formal and technical; often used in HR and legal contexts instead of “dismissal”.)
Antonyms
hiring (Opposite employment action: giving someone a job instead of ending it.)
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reinstatement (Opposite result: giving a person their job back after a dismissal.)
Themes
work
|business
|law
Definition
The act of telling a worker that they must leave their job and will not work there anymore.
The act of officially removing someone from their job or position, usually by a manager, employer, or organization.
NOUN
C1
2
elutasítás
B1
semmibevétel
C1
Usage pattern:
the dismissal of [something] as [adjective/noun]
Their quick dismissal of her concerns made her feel invisible.
Az, hogy ilyen gyorsan elutasították az aggályait, azt az érzést keltette benne, mintha láthatatlan lenne.
The proposal was met with a wave of dismissal from senior managers.
A javaslat a felső vezetők részéről széles körű elutasításba ütközött.
His sarcastic laugh was a clear dismissal of the idea.
Online, she faced not only criticism but outright dismissal of her experience.
Learner examples
She was hurt by his cold dismissal of her ideas.
Bántotta, hogy olyan hűvösen elutasította az ötleteit.
The plan did not get support; it received only dismissal.
A terv nem kapott támogatást, csak elutasítást.
His quick dismissal of the question showed that he did not care.
The teacher’s gentle dismissal of the rumor helped students relax.
Common mistake:
Learners may think “dismissal” always means losing a job. In this sense, it is about not respecting or not considering an idea or feeling. Use the pattern “dismissal of [idea/concern]” rather than “dismissal about [idea]”.
Meaning
refusal to take something seriously
Collocations
dismissal of concerns
|dismissal of criticism
|casual dismissal
|outright dismissal
|brusque dismissal
|cold dismissal
Synonyms
disregard (Focuses on not paying attention; less emotional than “dismissal”, which can sound more rejecting or contemptuous.)
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rejection (Broad term; “dismissal” often implies a quick or slightly contemptuous rejection.)
Antonyms
acceptance (Opposite attitude: being willing to consider, value, or agree with something instead of rejecting it.)
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consideration (Opposite action: giving careful thought instead of quickly rejecting or brushing off something.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|psychology
Definition
The act of saying or showing that you do not care about someone’s idea or feeling and will not think about it.
The act of treating a person, idea, opinion, or concern as unimportant, invalid, or not worth attention.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
megszüntetés
C1
vád ejtése
C1
Usage pattern:
the dismissal of [the case/charges/appeal]
The judge ordered the dismissal of the case due to lack of evidence.
A bíró a bizonyítékok hiánya miatt elrendelte az ügy megszüntetését.
Her lawyer filed a motion for dismissal before the trial began.
Az ügyvédje még a tárgyalás előtt indítványt nyújtott be az ügy megszüntetésére.
Prosecutors said they would appeal the dismissal of the charges.
The sudden dismissal of the lawsuit came as a surprise to both parties.
Learner examples
The lawyer asked for the dismissal of the case.
Az ügyvéd az ügy megszüntetését kérte.
The court announced the dismissal of all charges.
A bíróság bejelentette az összes vád ejtését.
The family was happy about the dismissal of the lawsuit.
They are trying to stop the dismissal of the appeal.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with someone being dismissed from a job. In legal news, “dismissal” usually refers to a court ending a case, not to employment. Note the fixed pattern “dismissal of the case/charges”, not *“dismissal the case”.
Meaning
ending of a legal case or charge
Collocations
dismissal of the case
|dismissal of charges
|motion for dismissal
|order of dismissal
|summary dismissal of the claim
Synonyms
case dismissal (More explicit legal phrase; emphasizes that it is a legal case being ended.)
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throw-out (of a case) (Informal expression often used in news reports to describe the same action.)
Antonyms
conviction (Opposite common outcome: instead of ending the case, the court finds the defendant guilty.)
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indictment (Procedural opposite stage: formally bringing charges, rather than ending them.)
Themes
law
|government
Definition
An official decision by a judge to stop a legal case or charge, often because there is not enough reason or evidence.
A court’s formal decision to end a legal case or charge, usually because it lacks sufficient grounds to continue.
NOUN
B2
4
tanítás vége
A2
hazaengedés
B1
Usage pattern:
[school/class] dismissal at [time]
Parents are asked not to park in front of the building at dismissal.
A szülőket arra kérik, hogy tanítás végén ne parkoljanak az épület előtt.
Because of the storm, the principal announced an early dismissal.
A vihar miatt az igazgató korábbi hazaengedést jelentett be.
The hallways are always crowded at school dismissal time.
Please wait in the gym for dismissal after the assembly.
Learner examples
School dismissal is at three o’clock.
A tanítás három órakor ér véget.
There will be early dismissal today because of the snow.
A hó miatt ma korábbi hazaengedés lesz.
Parents must pick up their children at dismissal.
The bell rings at dismissal every afternoon.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think “dismissal” here means firing a teacher. In school schedules and letters, “dismissal” almost always refers to students leaving for the day. Use “dismissal time” or “school dismissal”, not *“dismissal hour” in most school English.
Meaning
official end of school or class
Collocations
school dismissal
|early dismissal
|dismissal bell
|bus dismissal
|dismissal time
Synonyms
end of school (Everyday phrase; less formal than “school dismissal”, which is often used in schedules and notices.)
Antonyms
start of school (Opposite point in the school day: when students must arrive instead of leave.)
Themes
education
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
The time when school or a class ends and students can leave.
The official time or act of allowing students to leave school or a class and go home.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
kiesés
C1
Usage pattern:
[type] dismissal of [batter]
His soft dismissal changed the momentum of the match.
A könnyű kiesése megváltoztatta a mérkőzés menetét.
The replay showed that the dismissal was clearly a run-out.
A visszajátszás megmutatta, hogy a kiesés egyértelműen kifutás volt.
Fans booed the umpire after the controversial dismissal of their captain.
It was his third dismissal for a low score in the series.
Learner examples
The team lost an early dismissal in the first over.
A csapat már az első overben korai kiesést szenvedett el.
That dismissal was very unlucky for the batter.
Az a kiesés nagyon balszerencsés volt az ütő számára.
The bowler celebrated the dismissal with his teammates.
After his dismissal, a new batter came to the field.
Common mistake:
Learners who know general English may not realize that “dismissal” has this special sports meaning. In cricket contexts, it does not mean losing a job. Also, do not say *“he got a dismissal” for a job; that sounds like the cricket sense.
Meaning
cricket event when batter is out
Collocations
soft dismissal
|run-out dismissal
|controversial dismissal
|bowled dismissal
|caught-behind dismissal
Synonyms
wicket (In cricket talk, losing a “wicket” often means a dismissal; however, “wicket” can also mean the set of stumps, so it is less precise.)
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out (Very short and informal; describes the state of the batter rather than the event of the dismissal itself.)
Antonyms
not out (Opposite status of a batter: they remain in and have not suffered a dismissal.)
Themes
sports
Definition
In cricket, the moment when a player who is batting is called out and must leave the field.
In cricket, the event in which a batter is declared out and their turn to bat ends.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dismissal
IPA
GB/dɪsmˈɪsəl/
US/dɪsmˈɪsəl/
Syllables & stress
dis - missal (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (missal)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dismissal
- Plural: dismissal, dismissals
Word family
Forms
dismissals
noun
Core family
dismiss
verb B1
dismissive
adjective
Related words
dismissively
adverb
Advanced or less common
dismissiveness
noun
dismissible
adjective
Expressions
dismissal of the case
1/dɪsmˈɪsəl əv ðə kˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
court ends a legal case
When a judge officially stops a legal case so it does not continue to trial.
Examples
- The defense lawyer argued strongly for dismissal of the case.
- The sudden dismissal of the case shocked the victims’ families.
summary dismissal
1/sˈʌmɚi dɪsmˈɪsəl/
fixed phrase
formal
immediate firing for serious misconduct
When a worker is removed from a job at once, with no notice, because they did something very serious or wrong.
Examples
- Stealing from the company is usually grounds for summary dismissal.
- The report recommended summary dismissal of the employee who falsified records.
wrongful dismissal
1/ɹˈɔŋfəl dɪsmˈɪsəl/
fixed phrase
formal
illegal or unfair job dismissal
When a worker is removed from a job in a way that is not legal or not fair under the work contract.
Examples
- She filed a claim for wrongful dismissal after being fired without any warning.
- Wrongful dismissal cases can be very costly for employers.
constructive dismissal
1/kənstɹˈʌktɪv dɪsmˈɪsəl/
fixed phrase
formal
forced resignation treated as dismissal
When a worker leaves a job because the employer makes work life very bad, and the law treats this as if the worker was dismissed.
Examples
- He claimed constructive dismissal after his hours were cut without discussion.
- The tribunal found that the employer’s behavior amounted to constructive dismissal.
constructive dismissal
2/kənstɹˈʌktɪv dɪsmˈɪsəl/
fixed phrase
technical
resignation caused by employer’s breach
In employment law, when a worker leaves their job because the employer has treated them so badly, or changed the job so much, that it is like being fired.
Examples
- She filed a claim for constructive dismissal after her pay was cut without agreement.
- The tribunal ruled that the changes to his role amounted to constructive dismissal.