əˈsɪst əˈsɪst əˈsɪs.təns sɜːv sɝv (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play 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 could not walk without assistance rescue party went to their aid offered his help in unloading act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function work for, or be a servant to May I serve you? She attends the old lady in the wheelchair Can you wait on our table, please? Is a salesperson assisting you? The minister served the King for many years give help or assistance; be of service Everyone helped out during the earthquake Can you help me carry this table? She never helps around the house