The practice of bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others. / (law) An act of redressing or preventing a wrong by one's own actions rather than through legal proceedings.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cry, for, help. / (idiomatic) Acting out as a means of displaying a subconscious desire for attention or help.

Alternative spelling of help desk

A section of an organization offering specialist advice to customers or users who have problems, especially with computer equipment or systems.

A person employed, especially by a social services department, to perform household chores and provide aid to a patient or infirm person in the latter's own home; a carer.

A second portion of the same thing, usually of food; seconds; refill.

plural of second helping

plural of helping verb

(idiomatic) Be unable to avoid a situation, or stop something from happening.

(transitive, intransitive) To provide assistance.