Meaning of the word "make yourself useful" in English

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make yourself useful

US /meɪk jərˈsɛlf ˈjuːsfəl/
UK /meɪk jərˈsɛlf ˈjuːsfəl/
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Idiom

1.

to do something helpful or productive

Example:
Instead of just standing there, why don't you make yourself useful and help with the dishes?
The manager told the new intern to make himself useful by organizing the files.
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