Phrasal verb
rid up
Definition
phrasal verb. to tidy or clean a room by putting things in their proper places.
phrasal verb. to tidy or organize a space by clearing away clutter. This phrasal verb is transitive and functions as a regional variant of 'tidy up'.
Examples
“I need to rid up the living room before they arrive.”
“Before the holiday dinner began, the family worked together to rid up the dining area and set the table.”
“The archival staff spent weeks ridding up the basement storage, meticulously categorizing decades of neglected documents and clearing the aisles.”
Examples
simple
“I need to rid up the living room before they arrive.”
contextual
“Before the holiday dinner began, the family worked together to rid up the dining area and set the table.”
complex
“The archival staff spent weeks ridding up the basement storage, meticulously categorizing decades of neglected documents and clearing the aisles.”
Usage
this phrase is transitive and allows the object to come between the verb and the particle.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'get rid of'; 'rid up' is about tidying, while 'get rid of' is about throwing things away.
Phrasal verb
Particles
up
Separability
optional
Pattern
rid + up + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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