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 device does give you an instant boost thanks to powerful torque that helped out on hills and into the wind.
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Scott Kramer, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Charlotte moved to Dallas around 1990 and began helping out with the team.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, as the ’96 helpers reminisce, about 12,000 volunteers — ranging in age from 16 to 102 years old — will help out at next week’s convention with jobs such as giving attendees directions and driving shuttles.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2024
Steven Spielberg starred in and narrated a special introduction that welcomed us to the games and even Beyoncé helped out with a music video hyping up Team USA.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2024
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Scott Kramer, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Charlotte moved to Dallas around 1990 and began helping out with the team.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, as the ’96 helpers reminisce, about 12,000 volunteers — ranging in age from 16 to 102 years old — will help out at next week’s convention with jobs such as giving attendees directions and driving shuttles.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2024
Steven Spielberg starred in and narrated a special introduction that welcomed us to the games and even Beyoncé helped out with a music video hyping up Team USA.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.
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