an act of giving help, typically by providing money:the budget must have an assist from tax policies
(in sport) an act of touching the ball in a play in which a teammate scores or an opposing batter is put out:Elliot had 10 points and five assists
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help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work:a senior academic would assist him in his work [no object]:their presence would assist in keeping the peace
help by providing money or information:they were assisting police with their inquiries [no object]:funds to assist with capital investment
[no object] be present as a helper:two midwives who assisted at a water birth