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seconded

/ˈsekəndɪd/ /sɪˈkɒndɪd/

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verb

Secundar, apoyar

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."

Secundo la moción.

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verb

Suceder, seguir

To follow in the next place; to succeed.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Asegurar

To climb after a lead climber.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Adscribir temporalmente

To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

Examples :

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

El oficial del ejército fue adscrito temporalmente mientras ocupaba un cargo civil.

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verb

Apoyar, respaldar

To assist or support; to back.

Examples :

"Maria proposed a bake sale, and John seconded her proposal. "

María propuso una venta de pasteles, y John respaldó su propuesta.

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verb

Secundar, apoyar

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."

Secundo la moción.

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verb

Secundar, apoyar

To accompany by singing as the second performer.

Examples :

"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.

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