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seconding

/ˈsekəndɪŋ/ /sɪˈkɒndɪŋ/

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verb

Unterstützen, zustimmen

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

Examples :

"I second the motion."

Ich unterstütze den Antrag.

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verb

Nachfolgen, anschließen

To follow in the next place; to succeed.

Examples :

"After Maria's presentation finished, John will be seconding her by presenting his project next. "

Nachdem Marias Präsentation beendet ist, wird John ihr folgen und als nächstes sein Projekt präsentieren.

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verb

Nachsteigen

To climb after a lead climber.

Examples :

"After Sarah placed the protection, Mark began seconding, carefully cleaning the gear as he climbed behind her. "

Nachdem Sarah die Sicherung angebracht hatte, begann Mark nachzusteigen und reinigte sorgfältig die Ausrüstung, während er hinter ihr heraufstieg.

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verb

Abordnen, versetzen

To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

Examples :

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

Der Offizier wurde abordnet, während er ein ziviles Amt ausübte.

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verb

Unterstützen, beipflichten

To assist or support; to back.

Examples :

""Maria was seconding John's suggestion to hold the meeting on Tuesday." "

Maria unterstützte Johns Vorschlag, das Treffen am Dienstag abzuhalten.

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verb

Unterstützen, zustimmen

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.)

Examples :

"I second the motion."

Ich unterstütze den Antrag.

politics government organization

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verb

Begleiten, unterstützen

To accompany by singing as the second performer.

Examples :

"Maria was seconding her sister's song during the family karaoke night, harmonizing beautifully on the chorus. "

Maria begleitete den Gesang ihrer Schwester während des Familien-Karaoke-Abends und harmonierte wunderschön im Refrain.

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