expression, suru verb (irregular)
supplement; make up for a shortfall; put towards
Used when adding something (money, food, effort) to an insufficient amount to make it enough. Often appears as 〜の足しにする or 〜を足しにする.
See also: 足しになる
アルバイト代を学費の足しにしている。
I use my part-time job earnings to supplement my tuition.
Let's use the leftovers to add to dinner.