LEARNit Dictionary

help

verb
A1
1
A1
to make it easier or possible for somebody to do something by doing something for them or by giving them something that they need
کمک کردن, یاری کردن, یاری رساندن
2
A2
to improve a situation; to make it easier for something to happen
کمک کردن, تسهیل کردن
The support of our families has helped enormously.
It helped being able to talk about it.
It certainly helped that her father is a duke!
The money raised will help towards the cost of organizing the championships.
It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us.
This should help to reduce the pain.
We need new measures to help fight terrorism.
3
to help somebody move or do some other action by letting them lean on you, guiding them, etc.
کمک کردن, یاری رساندن, هدایت کردن
She helped him to his feet.
We were helped ashore by local people.
4
B1
to give yourself/somebody food, drinks, etc.
پذیرایی کردن, سرو کردن
If you want another drink, just help yourself.
Can I help you to some more salad?
5
to take something without permission
ربودن, چپاول کردن
He'd been helping himself to the money in the cash register.
synonym steal
noun
A1
1
A1
the act of helping somebody to do something
کمک, یاری, معاونت, معاضدت
see also self-help
2
A1
the act of helping somebody who is in danger
کمک, یاری, معاونت
Quick, get help!
She screamed for help.
I heard a cry for help.
3
A2
advice, money, etc. that is given to somebody in order to solve their problems
کمک, یاری, معاضدت, امداد
professional/medical/financial help
I decided to seek legal help.
The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork.
You should qualify for help with the costs of running a car.
The charity provides emergency help for refugees.
Get help from someone who understands the legal side.
4
A2
a function on a computer, phone, etc. that provides information on how to use the computer, phone, etc.
راهنما, سیستم راهنما
The online help is very good.
a help file/page/menu/screen
5
B1
the fact of being useful
کمک, یاری, مساعدت
The map wasn't much help.
Was the information I gave you any help?
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help.
I managed to understand it with the help of a dictionary.
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever!
6
a person or thing that helps somebody
کمک, یاری, یار
She was more of a hindrance than a help.
It's a great help having you around.
Your advice was a big help.
She's been a big help to her father.
(ironic)You're a great help, I must say!
7
the person or people employed by somebody to clean their house, etc.
خدمتکار, کارگر, کارگر خانگی
see also home help
exclamation
1
used to call for help because you are in a dangerous situation
کمک, فریاد کمک