1.the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;
he gave me an assist with the housework
2.(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
1.give help or assistance; be of service;
Everyone helped out during the earthquake
2.act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
3.work for or be a servant to;
May I serve you?