1. The first help or support provided to someone at the beginning of a process, emergency, or situation
The emergency responders provided initial assistance to the accident victims.
Os socorristas forneceram assistência inicial às vítimas do acidente.
2. Preliminary aid or guidance given to someone starting a new task or project
New employees receive initial assistance from their supervisors during onboarding.
Os novos funcionários recebem assistência inicial de seus supervisores durante a integração.