ارتفق

i. q. طلب رفقا [i. e. طَلَبَ رِفْقًا] and استعان [both meaning He sought, or demanded, aid, or help]. (Har p. 395. [See also 10.])

And hence, (Har ibid.,) ارتفق بِهِ He profited, or gained advantage or benefit, by him, or it, (S, Mgh, Msb, TA,) namely, a thing. (Msb.) [This phrase is also often used as meaning He made use of it; namely, a garment, and an implement, &c.]

See also 6.

-A2- Also He leaned upon the مِرْفَق of his arm [i. e. upon his elbow]: (O, Msb, * K:) or upon the pillow [called مِرْفَقَة]. (K.)

-A3- And It was, or became, full, or filled. (K.)