rid
IPA: rˈɪd
noun
- Acronym of recognition, intrusion and distraction: three reasons why a lifeguard may fail to notice a person drowning. Specifically: they may fail to recognise the instinctive drowning response; they may have additional duties that intrude on lifeguarding; and they may be distracted. [The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity).]
verb
- (transitive) To free (something) from a hindrance or annoyance.
- (transitive, chiefly obsolete) To banish.
- (transitive, obsolete) To kill.
adjective
- Released from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by of).
Advertisement
Examples of "rid" in Sentences
- The council worked tirelessly to rid the park of litter and debris
- She decided to rid her closet of old clothes to make room for new ones
- The detective was determined to rid the city of crime and corruption
- He promised to rid himself of bad habits and start living a healthier lifestyle
- The team hoped to rid themselves of a losing streak and turn their season around
Advertisement
Advertisement