To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation or orgasm.
To stimulate someone else sexually without penetration of the penis.
To stimulate or please oneself by means of anything, not necessarily sexual, that does not get them anywhere; something that wastes their time; something that does not help others or achieve any important goal.
To ease one's own desire to orgasm, often through masturbation to orgasm.
To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.
To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.
To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.
To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.
To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).
To urinate or defecate.
To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on.
To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place.
To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).