rid

To free (something) from a hindrance or annoyance.

“We're trying to rid the world of poverty.”

To banish.

To kill.

Released from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by of).

“I’m glad to be rid of that stupid nickname.”

To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.

To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger.

(chiefly US and South Africa) To transport (someone) in a vehicle.

“The cab rode him downtown.”

Of a ship: to sail, to float on the water.

To be carried or supported by something lightly and quickly; to travel in such a way, as though on horseback.

“The witch cackled and rode away on her broomstick.”

To traverse by riding.

To convey, as by riding; to make or do by riding.

“How many races have you ridden this year?”

To support a rider, as a horse; to move under the saddle.

“A horse rides easy or hard, slow or fast.”

To mount (someone) to have sex with them; to have sexual intercourse with.

To nag or criticize; to annoy (someone).

Of clothing: to gradually move (up) and crease; to ruckle.

To rely, depend (on).

Of clothing: to rest (in a given way on a part of the body).

To play defense on the defensemen or midfielders, as an attackman.

To manage insolently at will; to domineer over.

To overlap (each other); said of bones or fractured fragments.

To monitor (some component of an audiovisual signal) in order to keep it within acceptable bounds.

In jazz, a steady rhythmical style.