help a colleague

Meaning

This phrase means to assist or support a coworker with their tasks, projects, or problems at work. It is a fundamental phrase used to show teamwork and collaboration in a professional environment.

Examples

• I always try to help a colleague if they are struggling with a difficult task.

  I always try to help a colleague if they are struggling with a difficult task.

• Can you help a colleague in the sales department with this client?

  Can you help a colleague in the sales department with this client?

• She stayed late yesterday to help a colleague finish the report.

  She stayed late yesterday to help a colleague finish the report.

• It is important to help a colleague when they join the company.

  It is important to help a colleague when they join the company.

• He is always happy to help a colleague learn how to use the new software.

  He is always happy to help a colleague learn how to use the new software.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to help to my colleague.

  ✓ I need to help my colleague.

  The verb 'help' is transitive and takes a direct object. Do not use the preposition 'to' after it.

• ✗ I will help my collegue with the project.

  ✓ I will help my colleague with the project.

  The word 'colleague' is frequently misspelled by learners. Pay close attention to the '-gue' ending.

Related Expressions

Practice

• As a team player, you should always be ready to ___ when they are busy.

  💡 Assist a coworker.

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  help a colleague

• I need to ___ who is having trouble with the new database.

  💡 Support someone you work with.

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  help a colleague