RID

[verb] [T] ridding, past rid or ridded - to make (a person or place) free of someone or something unpleasant or harmfulOur aim is to rid this government of corruption. [usually + of]I didn't enjoy marking those papers and I was glad to be rid of them. [usually + of]To get rid of something unwanted is to remove it or throw it away.That cream got rid of my skin rash.I used weedkiller to get rid of the weeds in the garden.To get rid of someone annoying is to send them away or persuade them to leave.We got rid of our unwelcome guests by saying we had to go to bed.(informal) To get rid of an old possession, such as a car or piece of furniture, is to sell it.Have you managed to get rid of your old Volvo yet?