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seconding

/ˈsekəndɪŋ/ /sɪˈkɒndɪŋ/

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verb

Approuver, soutenir

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."

Je soutiens la proposition.

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verb

Suivre, succéder

To follow in the next place; to succeed.

Examples :

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

Après la présentation de Maria, John lui succédera en présentant son projet ensuite.

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verb

Assurer

To climb after a lead climber.

Examples :

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

Après que Sarah ait placé la protection, Mark a commencé à assurer, nettoyant soigneusement le matériel pendant qu'il grimpait derrière elle.

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verb

Détacher, affecter temporairement

To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

Examples :

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

L'officier de l'armée a été détaché pendant qu'il occupait une fonction civile.

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verb

Appuyer, soutenir

To assist or support; to back.

Examples :

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

Maria appuyait la suggestion de John de tenir la réunion mardi.

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verb

Appuyer, seconder

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."

J'appuie la motion.

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verb

Accompagner, seconder

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. "

Maria accompagnait la chanson de sa sœur pendant la soirée karaoké familiale, harmonisant magnifiquement sur le refrain.

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