This is the 8221st most frequent Japanese word.
帰す
"帰す" means "to send (someone) back" or "to let (someone) return."
In this sentence, "帰す" is used to mean 'dismiss' or 'send back someone to their place of residence.'
彼は仕事の後、友人を家に帰した。
He sent his friend back home after work.
Here, "帰す" refers to the action of causing someone to return to their home or a designated place.
親は子供を学校から早退させて家に帰した。
The parent dismissed the child early from school and brought them back home.
In this instance, "帰す" implies directing or allowing someone to go back to where they came from.