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seconding

/ˈsekəndɪŋ/ /sɪˈkɒndɪŋ/

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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

Seguir, suceder

To follow in the next place; to succeed.

Examples :

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

Después de que la presentación de María termine, John la seguirá presentando su proyecto a continuación.

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verb

Asegurar

To climb after a lead climber.

Examples :

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

Después de que Sarah colocó la protección, Mark comenzó a asegurar, limpiando cuidadosamente el equipo mientras subía detrás de ella.

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verb

Adscribir, destinar temporalmente

To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

Examples :

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

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

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verb

Apoyar, respaldar

To assist or support; to back.

Examples :

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

María estaba respaldando la sugerencia de John de celebrar la reunión el martes.

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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.

politics government organization

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verb

Secundar, acompañar

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. "

María estaba secundando la canción de su hermana durante la noche de karaoke familiar, armonizando hermosamente en el estribillo.

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