A self-contained group of friends, family or colleagues capable of providing help, especially when one of the group is in isolation

(computing) A computerized request for assistance with a particular issue.

Alternative spelling of life support

(US, law) (in the context of support for terrorism) Any property, or service, including currency or monetary instruments or financial securities, financial services, lodging, training, expert advice or assistance, safe houses, false documentation or identification, communications equipment, facilities, weapons, lethal substances, explosives, personnel, and transportation, except medicine or religious materials

An artificial system designed to provide oxygen in an environment that lacks oxygen. / (medicine) Maintenance of vital functions of a critically ill or comatose person or a person undergoing surgery.

A group of people who informally support each other over a problem which all members share.

(law) Alimony.

(military) The act of using aircraft to attack an enemy to assist ground military forces.

An elastic garment supporting and defending male genitalia from modest injury. A jock strap. / A booster for a cheerleading team.

(UK) A financial benefit for people on a low income.