What does the cryptic crossword clue "Free up time for gossip (4)" mean?

The definition is "gossip". The wordplay uses a reversal. RID (reversal="free") + T (synonym="time") = DIRT; definition: "gossip" The answer is DIRT.

Free up time for gossip (4)

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