- to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit.
- to relieve or disembarrass (usually followed by of): to rid the mind of doubt.
- to deliver or rescue: to rid them out of bondage; to rid him from his enemies.
- to be free of or no longer encumbered by: to be rid of obligations.
- to eliminate or discard: It's time we got rid of this trash.
- a simple past tense and past participle of ride.
- to relieve or deliver from something disagreeable or undesirable; make free (of)
- to relieve or free oneself of (something or someone unpleasant or undesirable)
