Get Rid Of (Verb)
Meaning 1
Terminate, end, or take out; "Let's eliminate the course on Akkadian hieroglyphics"; "Socialism extinguished these archaic customs"; "eliminate my debts".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Let's get rid of these unnecessary expenses to save more money.
- She's trying to get rid of her old computer since it's no longer working properly.
- The manager decided to get rid of underperforming employees to improve productivity.
- I'm trying to get rid of my student loans by paying more each month.
- The company wants to get rid of its liabilities and start fresh.
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Meaning 2
Do away with; "Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The movement successfully helped to get rid of slavery throughout the country.
- In 1863, the president issued a proclamation to get rid of slavery in those states that were still rebellion against the Union.
- The abolitionist groups worked tirelessly to get rid of the inhumane practice of owning slaves.
- By the late 19th century, the nation had largely managed to get rid of the once prevalent system of slavery.
- The abolitionist movement played a crucial role in helping to get rid of the institution of slavery throughout the world.
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Meaning 3
Dispose of; "Get rid of these old shoes!"; "The company got rid of all the dead wood".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The city plans to get rid of all the abandoned buildings in the area to make space for new development.
- She decided to get rid of her outdated wardrobe to make room for a more modern style.
- The company got rid of several underperforming employees to make the workforce more efficient.
- The state will get rid of old voting machines to improve election security.
- His doctor told him to get rid of all high-sugar foods from his diet to lower his risk of type 2 diabetes.