assisting positions
noun phraseUK /əˈsɪstɪŋ pəˈzɪʃənz/
US /əˈsɪstɪŋ pəˈzɪʃənz/
Jobs where you help other people do their work.
The hospital has several assisting positions for people who want to help doctors and nurses.
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2. Places on a sports team where players help their teammates score.
The coach moved him into one of the assisting positions near the goal.
3. Body stances used to help someone lift or move safely.
Nurses learn assisting positions to protect their backs when helping patients.
4. Spots in a game or puzzle where a player gives help to a partner.
In the team challenge, the assisting positions let players pass clues to each other.