Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
1. to be saved; to be rescued; to survive
あいつはなんとか助かりそうだぞ。Looks like he's going to pull through somehow.
2. to escape harm; to be spared damage
だけどその程度で助かったよ。But I'm glad it was no worse than that.
3. to be helped; to be saved trouble
ああ、できれば教えてもらえると助かるな。Ah, I'd appreciate it if you could tell me, if possible.