saan3 wui2散會散会
Jyutpingsaan3 wui2
Yalesaan wúi
Definition
To dismiss a meeting; to bring a meeting to an end.
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How it's used
Functions as an intransitive verb, meaning it describes the action of a meeting concluding rather than someone actively ending it. It is frequently used in professional or school settings to signal that participants are free to leave their seats. In casual conversation, it can occasionally be used metaphorically to describe a group of people breaking up or leaving a social gathering.
Examples
Is the meeting over yet? When will it be dismissed?
After the meeting ends, everyone remember to tidy up the documents.
Related words
Common phrases
dismiss the meeting immediately
after the meeting
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