verb🔗ShareSecundar, apoyarTo 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."Secundo la moción.politicsgovernmentorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuceder, seguirTo follow in the next place; to succeed."The new marketing director seconded the retiring director, taking over all her responsibilities after her last day. "El nuevo director de marketing sucedió a la directora saliente, asumiendo todas sus responsabilidades después de su último día.actionbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurarTo climb after a lead climber."After Maria successfully led the difficult pitch, David seconded, carefully following the same route up the rock face. "Después de que María lideró con éxito el difícil paso, David aseguró, siguiendo cuidadosamente la misma ruta por la pared de roca.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdscribir temporalmenteTo transfer temporarily to alternative employment."The army officer was seconded while he held civil office."El oficial del ejército fue adscrito temporalmente mientras ocupaba un cargo civil.jobbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar, respaldarTo assist or support; to back."Maria proposed a bake sale, and John seconded her proposal. "María propuso una venta de pasteles, y John respaldó su propuesta.aidgovernmentpoliticsorganizationactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecundar, apoyarTo 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."Secundo la moción.politicsgovernmentorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecundar, apoyarTo accompany by singing as the second performer."The choir director often seconded the soprano during difficult high notes, providing vocal support. "El director del coro a menudo apoyaba a la soprano durante las notas altas difíciles, brindando apoyo vocal.musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
