Definition of "help" in Anglais

noun

1. (uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.

   • I need some help with my homework.

2. Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.

   • He was a great help to me when I was moving house.

3. (computing) Documentation provided with computer software that could be accessed using the computer.

   • I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.

4. (countable) A study aid.

   • I've printed out a list of math helps.

5. (usually uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.

   • The help is coming round this morning to clean.
   • Most of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest.

6. (uncountable) Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.

   • His suicide attempts were a cry for help.
   • He really needs help in handling customer complaints.
   • “He’s a real road-rager.” / “Yup, he really needs help, maybe anger management.”

verb

1. (transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).

   • He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.

2. (transitive) To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.

   • It is polite to help your guests to food before serving yourself.
   • Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.

3. (transitive) To contribute in some way to.

   • The white paint on the walls helps make the room look brighter.
   • If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.
   • I've already taken three pills, but they don't seem to help my headache.

4. (intransitive) To provide assistance.

   • She was struggling with the groceries, so I offered to help.
   • Please, help!

5. (transitive) To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.

   • We couldn’t help noticing that you were late.
   • We couldn’t help but notice that you were late.
   • She’s trying not to smile, but she can’t help herself.
   • Can I help it if I'm so beautiful?