ignore

2 definitions • 6 examples

to intentionally not listen or give attention to:

She can be really irritating but I try to ignore her.

Safety regulations are being ignored by company managers in the drive to increase profits.

How can the government ignore the wishes of the majority?

I smiled at her but she just ignored me.

to give no attention to something or someone:

They ignored our warnings.

The mayor ignored the hecklers and went on with her speech.