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to reject
01
to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.
Transitive: to reject a proposal or idea
Example
He rejected the first draft of the report, asking for major revisions.
I had to reject the job offer due to the low salary.
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.
Despite initial success, the recipient's immune system eventually started to reject the new heart.
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
Despite growing up in a religious household, he chose to reject the teachings of organized religion.
The rebel group decided to reject the government's authority and establish their own independent state.
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.
05
to dismiss or decide against using or distributing something
Transitive: to reject a work or product
Example
She felt disheartened when they rejected her manuscript for publication.
The factory had to reject a batch of products due to defects in manufacturing.
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
The committee decided to reject all the candidates due to their failure to meet the minimum requirements.
She felt disappointed when they rejected her for the promotion she had been aiming for.
Reject
01
the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
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