1. Present participle form of 'dar assistência': to provide help, support, or service to someone
The nurse is providing assistance to the patient.
A enfermeira está dando assistência ao paciente.
2. Offering professional or technical support
The IT team is providing assistance with the software installation.
A equipe de TI está dando assistência na instalação do software.
3. Rendering aid or support in a difficult situation
They are providing assistance to the flood victims.
Eles estão dando assistência aos vítimas das enchentes.