rid something of something

rid something of something
ˈrid sb/sth of sb/sth derived
(formal) to remove sth that is causing a problem from a place, group, etc

Further measures will be taken to rid our streets of crime.

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  • rid something of somebody — ˈrid sb/sth of sb/sth derived (formal) to remove sth that is causing a problem from a place, group, etc • Further measures will be taken to rid our streets of crime. Main entry: ↑ridderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • rid — rid1 [rid] vt. rid or ridded, ridding [ME ridden, earlier ruden < ON rythja, to clear (land), akin to OE ryddan, OHG riuten < IE * reudh < base * reu , to tear up, dig out > RIP1, RUG] 1. to free, clear, relieve, or disencumber, as of …   English World dictionary

  • rid — rid, clear, unburden, disabuse, purge are comparable when they mean to set a person or thing free of something that encumbers. Rid is a rather general term but is likely to refer to concrete or specific matters which are burdensome or pestiferous …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • rid´i|cul´er — rid|i|cule «RIHD uh kyool», verb, culed, cul|ing, noun. –v.t. to laugh at; make fun of; mock: »Sometimes boys ridicule their sisters friends. My father discouraged me by ridiculing my performances (Benjamin Franklin). ╂[< noun] –n. 1 …   Useful english dictionary

  • rid|i|cule — «RIHD uh kyool», verb, culed, cul|ing, noun. –v.t. to laugh at; make fun of; mock: »Sometimes boys ridicule their sisters friends. My father discouraged me by ridiculing my performances (Benjamin Franklin). ╂[< noun] –n. 1 …   Useful english dictionary

  • rid — ► VERB (ridding; past and past part. rid) 1) (rid of) make (someone or something) free of (an unwanted person or thing). 2) (be (or get) rid of) be freed or relieved of. ORIGIN Old Norse …   English terms dictionary

  • rid yourself of something — ˈrid yourself of sb/sth derived (formal) to make yourself free from sb/sth that is annoying you or causing you a problem • to rid yourself of guilt • He wanted to rid himself of the burden of the secret. Main entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • rid — c.1200, from O.N. ryðja (past tense ruddi, past participle ruddr) to clear (land) of obstructions, from P.Gmc. *reudijanan (Cf. O.H.G. riuten, Ger. reuten to clear land, O.Fris. rothia to clear, O.E. royd clearing, common in northern place names) …   Etymology dictionary

  • rid somebody of something — ˈrid sb/sth of sb/sth derived (formal) to remove sth that is causing a problem from a place, group, etc • Further measures will be taken to rid our streets of crime. Main entry: ↑ridderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • rid — rid1 [ rıd ] adjective ** be rid of to be no longer affected by someone or something annoying, unpleasant, or not wanted: Just give him the money and you can be rid of him. be glad to be rid of someone/something: I m glad to be rid of so much… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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