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English / phrasal verb

get rid of

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To eliminate, discard, or free oneself from something harmful or unwanted

In context

01

To reach a lasting compromise, both leaders must get rid of their mutual distrust.

02

The mediator advised the delegates to get rid of petty grievances before entering the conference room.

Synonyms

Eliminate,discard,dispose of

Antonyms

Keep,retain,preserve

Collocations

Get rid of hostility,get rid of doubts,try to get rid of

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗