1. To help or support a person or objective that has been identified or designated as the goal
The team worked together to assist the target in achieving their goals.
O time trabalhou junto para assistir o alvo na realização de seus objetivos.
2. In military or tactical contexts, to provide support to a designated objective or position
The battalion was ordered to assist the target location.
O batalhão recebeu ordem de assistir a localização alvo.