verb🔗ShareTo 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."politicsgovernmentorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo follow in the next place; to succeed."The new marketing director seconded the retiring director, taking over all her responsibilities after her last day. "actionbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo climb after a lead climber."After Maria successfully led the difficult pitch, David seconded, carefully following the same route up the rock face. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo transfer temporarily to alternative employment."The army officer was seconded while he held civil office."jobbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo assist or support; to back."Maria proposed a bake sale, and John seconded her proposal. "aidgovernmentpoliticsorganizationactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."politicsgovernmentorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo accompany by singing as the second performer."The choir director often seconded the soprano during difficult high notes, providing vocal support. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
