seconding
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English
Definitions
verb
- 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.”
- To follow in the next place; to succeed.
- To climb after a lead climber.
verb
- To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.“The army officer was seconded while he held civil office.”
- To assist or support; to back.
- 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.”
- To accompany by singing as the second performer.