To be of use or advantage; to answer the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object; as, the plea in bar must avail, that is, be sufficient to defeat the suit; this scheme will not avail; medicines will not avail to check the disease
A courtesy situation extended by performer or agent to a producer indicating availability to work a certain job Avails have no legal or contractual status
a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it" use to one's advantage; "He availed himself of the available resources" take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies" be of use to, be useful to; "It will avail them to dispose of their booty