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seconding

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verb

  1. To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)“I second the motion.”
  2. To follow in the next place; to succeed.
  3. To climb after a lead climber.

verb

  1. To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.“The army officer was seconded while he held civil office.”
  2. To assist or support; to back.
  3. To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from the English adjective above.)“I second the motion.”
  4. To accompany by singing as the second performer.

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