Meaning ofget rid ofin English

Verb

1. to dispose or remove something; abolish or lose
   The company will get rid of unnecessary paperwork to increase efficiency.
   Synonyms:

   discarddispose ofremoveeliminateabolisheraseexpeloustjettison
   Antonyms:

   keepretainmaintainpreserveconserve
2. to free oneself from something; release
   She tried to get rid of her bad habits by practicing mindfulness.
   Synonyms:

   discarddispose ofremoveeliminateeradicateexpelejectdismiss
   Antonyms:

   keepretainholdmaintainpreserve