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Seconding

To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)

📖 Definitions of "Seconding"

verb
  1. 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. 2

    To follow in the next place; to succeed.

  3. 3

    To climb after a lead climber.

verb
  1. 1

    To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

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

  2. 2

    To assist or support; to back.

  3. 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. 4

    To accompany by singing as the second performer.

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