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."After Maria's presentation finished, John will be seconding her by presenting his project next. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo climb after a lead climber."After Sarah placed the protection, Mark began seconding, carefully cleaning the gear as he climbed behind her. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo transfer temporarily to alternative employment."The army officer was seconded while he held civil office."jobbusinessorganizationworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo assist or support; to back.""Maria was seconding John's suggestion to hold the meeting on Tuesday." "aidorganizationpoliticsgovernmentactionChat 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."politicsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo accompany by singing as the second performer."Maria was seconding her sister's song during the family karaoke night, harmonizing beautifully on the chorus. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
