(transitive) To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

(transitive) To order to leave.

(transitive) To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.

(transitive) To reject; to refuse to accept.

(transitive) To invalidate; to treat as unworthy of serious consideration.

(transitive) To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).

(transitive, cricket) To get a batsman out.

(transitive, soccer) To give someone a red card; to send off.