To give help or support to, especially as a subordinate or supplement; aid: The clerk assisted the judge by looking up related precedents. Her breathing was assisted by a respirator.
To give aid or support. See Synonyms at help.
To be present, as at a conference.
An act of giving aid; help.
Sports A fielding and throwing of a baseball in such a way that enables a teammate to put out a runner.
Sports A pass, as in basketball or ice hockey, that enables the receiver to score a goal.
Sports Official credit that is given for such a pass.