help out

/hɛlp aʊt/
/hɛlp aʊt/
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Other forms: helped out; helping out; helps out

Definitions of help out
  1. verb
    be of help, as in a particular situation of need
    “Can you help out tonight with the dinner guests?”
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    type of:
    aid, assist, help
    give help or assistance; be of service
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