To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
To get a batsman out.
To give someone a red card; to send off.
To reject; to refuse to accept.
To order to leave.
To invalidate; to treat as unworthy of serious consideration.
To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).
To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.
To keep in one's pay or service.
To employ by paying a retainer.
To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year.
To keep in possession or use.
To hold secure.