Seconding

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo 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.verbTo follow in the next place; to succeed.

3.verbTo climb after a lead climber.

4.verbTo transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

"The army officer was seconded while he held civil office."

5.verbTo assist or support; to back.

6.verbTo 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."

7.verbTo accompany by singing as the second performer.

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