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to reject
01
to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.
Transitive: to reject a proposal or idea
Example
The strict teacher rejected the student 's late assignment.
I had to reject the job offer due to the low salary.
They rejected our suggestion to change the design.
02
to show an immune response and not accept a new organ in the body
Transitive: to reject a transplanted organ
Example
The patient 's body began to reject the transplanted kidney, resulting in complications.
The body 's immune system has the potential to reject a foreign organ if it is not properly matched.
The doctors closely monitor patients for signs of the immune system starting to reject the new organ.
03
to refuse to believe in or abide by the rules, principles, or norms of a particular system, ideology, or belief structure
Transitive: to reject a belief system or its norms
Example
The artist rejected the commercial art world 's expectations and pursued her unique vision.
She rejected the societal norms of beauty and embraced her natural appearance.
Some students choose to reject traditional education systems in favor of alternative methods of learning.
04
to fail to provide enough affection or care to a person or animal
Transitive: to reject sb/sth
Example
The neglectful owner rejected the cat, leaving it to fend for itself without proper food or shelter.
Children can be deeply affected when parents reject them emotionally.
Despite his good intentions, the busy executive inadvertently rejected his spouse by consistently prioritizing work.
05
to dismiss or decide against using or distributing something
Transitive: to reject a work or product
Example
The art gallery curator had to reject some submissions for the exhibition.
The factory had to reject a batch of products due to defects in manufacturing.
She felt disheartened when they rejected her manuscript for publication.
06
to decline or turn down someone's application or request for a specific opportunity or position
Transitive: to reject a candidate or applicant
Example
He was rejected for the internship because he did n't pass the interview round.
The hiring manager had to reject several applicants due to their lack of relevant experience for the job.
The committee decided to reject all the candidates due to their failure to meet the minimum requirements.
Reject
01
the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
Example
The strict teacher rejected the student's late assignment.
I had to reject the job offer due to the low salary.
They rejected our suggestion to change the design.
He rejected the first draft of the report, asking for major revisions.
She rejected the dress because it didn't fit her well.
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