Definition of "reject" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive) To refuse to accept; to forswear.

   • She even rejected my improved offer.

2. (basketball) To block a shot, especially if it sends the ball off the court.

3. (transitive) To refuse a romantic advance.

   • I've been rejected three times this week.

noun

1. Something that is rejected.

2. (derogatory, slang) An unpopular person.

3. (colloquial) A rejected defective product in a production line.

4. (aviation) A rejected takeoff.