assisting
əˈsɪstɪŋ
Definition Synonyms

Definition of assisting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

workplace dutieshelping in a lesser role, not leading the main work
  • She was the assisting editor on the project.
aiding helping supporting

Noun

generalthe act of giving help or support to someone
  • Her assisting was crucial during the emergency.
version control
Add a suggestion |

Origin of assisting

Latin, assistere (to stand by)

Terms with assisting included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
help
act of helping or assisting someone
daily help
individual assisting with daily activities at home
customer service
staff assisting customers or clients
road safety
person managing road flow and assisting in accident situations
military
group of military officers assisting a commander
company team
department responsible for assisting existing customers
patron assistance
individual assisting patrons in finding information
wedding
chief woman assisting the bride at a wedding

Examples of assisting in a sentence

  • The assisting nurse prepared the instruments before surgery.
  • His assisting with the software rollout saved the team hours.
  • She received thanks for her assisting with the patient’s rehabilitation exercises.

View all translations of assisting

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:assistant, assistance, ...
  2. German:assistierend, Hilfeleistung, ...
  3. Italian:assistente, assistenza, ...
  4. Spanish:auxiliar, asistencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:assistente, ajuda, ...
  6. Chinese:助理, 援助, ...
  7. Japanese:補佐の, 援助, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَاعِد, المُساعَدَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסַיֵּעַ, סִיּוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:вспомогательный, оказание помощи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:допоміжний, допомога, ...
  12. Hindi:सहायक, सहायता, ...
assist
əˈsɪst

Definition of assist - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
general helptr.help someone or somethingtr.
  • I will assist you with your project tomorrow..
aid help support
2.
contributeintr.play a part in achieving somethingintr.
  • His research will assist in developing new technologies..
aid help
3.
sportstr.TECH.USmake a pass leading to a score in sportstr.TECH.US
  • He assisted the striker with a perfect pass.
pass setup

Noun

1.
sportsTECH.action helping another player score points or goalsTECH.
  • He got an assist for his pass to the striker.
pass playmaker setup
2.
general helphelpful action or act of giving aid
  • Her assist was crucial in completing the project.
aid help support
3.
baseballTECH.USdefensive play allowing a teammate to record a putoutTECH.US
  • The shortstop's assist led to the final out.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with assist

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
service helping drivers with vehicle issues on roads
Roadside assist saved me when my car broke down.
vehicle safety system that adds extra stopping force during sudden braking
The car's brake assist prevented a collision when the driver stopped suddenly.
vehicle system that helps drivers park by warning or steering automatically
She relied on the car's park assist to squeeze into the tight space.
use a planet's gravity to change a spacecraft's speed or path
The probe used gravity-assist to reach the outer planets.
mechanical pump supporting heart function
The patient was fitted with a ventricular assist device to help his heart pump blood.
feature helping players aim in video games
The game has aim assist to help new players.

Origin of assist

Latin, assistere (to stand by)

Examples of assist in a sentence

  • The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.
  • Volunteers assist in organizing the event.
  • He will assist with the project.
  • She assisted her teammate by setting up the goal.
  • The midfielder assisted twice in the championship match.
  • The assist was crucial in the final minutes.

View all translations of assist

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:aider, passe décisive, ...
  2. German:helfen, Assist, ...
  3. Italian:assistere, assist, ...
  4. Spanish:ayudar, asistencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:ajudar, assistência, ...
  6. Chinese:协助, 助攻动作, ...
  7. Japanese:手伝う, アシスト, ...
  8. Arabic:ساعَدَ, تَمْرِيرَة حاسِمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַעֲזוֹר, אַסִיסְט, ...
  10. Russian:ассистировать, результативная передача, ...
  11. Ukrainian:допомагати, асист, ...
  12. Hindi:मदद करना, सहायता, ...
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “a”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery