help out

phrasal verb

helped out; helping out; helps out

: to do something so another person's job or task is easier

I can't do this myself. Won't someone please help me out?

I sometimes help out in the kitchen.

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The United States can then help out by lifting sanctions, closing down the U.S. base, and providing funds for resettlement and reconstruction. —

John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 The book ends with a pair of appendices that will help out Dungeon Masters in a pinch. —

Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 The Tennessee Republican urged his colleagues in the lower chamber to resort to passing single-issue spending legislation to help out in cutting down the national debt. —

Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024 Throughout the episode, Haley's classmates helped out in different segments and waved hello as the camera panned to show their special Today with Hoda & Jenna T-shirts. —

Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for help out