Definition
Definition of seconding - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
meeting voteRare agreement to support a proposal or motionRare
- Her seconding of the motion was crucial.
2.
workTECH. UK temporary transfer to another assignment or dutyTECH. UK
- His seconding to the new project was unexpected.
Adjective
1.
team positionRare acting in a secondary or supportive roleRare
- He played a seconding role in the project.
2.
meeting rulesRare related to supporting a proposal or motionRare
- The seconding vote was crucial for the proposal.
Origin of seconding
Latin, secundus (following)
Examples of seconding in a sentence
Without her seconding, the motion would have failed. The seconding to the overseas branch was a career highlight. She enjoyed the seconding as it offered new challenges. She was seconding in the team meeting. His seconding efforts were crucial to the success. Her seconding remarks helped sway the committee.
The seconding gesture showed his agreement.
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- French:appui, secondaire, ...
- German:Unterstützung, unterstützend, ...
- Italian:sostegno, secondario, ...
- Spanish:apoyo, secundario, ...
- Portuguese:apoio, secundário, ...
- Chinese:支持, 辅助的, ...
- Japanese:動議支持, 補助的な, ...
- Arabic:تَأيِيد, مُسَاعِد, ...
- Hebrew:תְּמִיכָה, תּוֹמֵךְ, ...
- Russian:поддержка, второстепенный, ...
- Ukrainian:підтримка, другорядний, ...
- Hindi:समर्थन, सहायक, ...
Definition of second - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
ordercoming directly after the first in order
- She finished in second place in the race.
2.
ranknext to the first in importance or quality
- He is the second most powerful person in the company.
3.
similaritybeing another of the same kind
- I need a second opinion on this matter.
Noun
1.
timeunit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute
- The race was won by a fraction of a second.
2.
order positionposition in a sequence after the first
- She moved up to second place in the competition..
3.
momentshort, indeterminate amount of time
- I'll be there in just a second.
4.
foodadditional helping of food
- He asked for seconds at dinner.
5.
additional opportunityanother chance or attempt
- He asked for a second to try the puzzle again..
6.
automobileTECH. gear that provides moderate acceleration at low speedsTECH.
- He shifted into second as the car gained speed.
7.
formal agreementsupport or endorsement in a proposal
- I need a second to pass this motion at the meeting..
8.
baseballTECH. US the fielding position near second base in baseballTECH. US
- He plays second for the local team.
9.
commerceRare goods sold cheaply due to slight faultsRare
- The store sells seconds at a discount.
10.
musicTECH. the interval between two adjacent notes in musicTECH.
- The song features a minor second interval.
11.
assistantDated UK person assisting in a duel or contestDated UK
- His second helped him prepare for the duel.
Adverb
sequencein a list, after the first item or point
- Second, we need to check the results.
Verb
1.
supportUK formally support or endorse a proposalUK
- I second the motion for a new community center..
2.
meetingsformally agree with a proposal in a meeting
- I second the motion to adjourn.
3.
workUK transfer temporarily to another positionUK
- He was seconded to the London office for six months.
Images of second
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gear that provides moderate acceleration at low speeds
Expressions with second
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second vacation taken by a married couple
They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.
reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
After a second thought, he decided not to go.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
city ranking second in population or importance
Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
feel uncertain about a previous decision
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
after reconsidering
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
after reconsidering a previous decision or opinion
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.
request a short wait time
Please bear with me a second, I'll be right back.
become automatic or instinctive
With practice, driving will become second nature.
regain energy or strength after feeling tired
After resting, I catch a second wind and keep running.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
each moment is important
In a race, every second counts.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
spoken phrase to show strong agreement with what was just said
I second that, this cafe makes the best muffins.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
habit or skill learned so well it feels natural
Playing the piano became second nature to her.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
immediately without hesitation or consideration
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
Origin of second
Latin, secundus (following)
Examples of second in a sentence
The second chapter of the book was thrilling. She finished in second place at the competition. She wore a second dress for the event. I have a second phone for work. He waited for the timer to count down a second. Every second counts in a tight race.
He finished in second after a tough race. The runner in second was just a second behind the leader. Wait a second while I find the receipt. For a second, the room fell silent. She always goes for seconds at lunch. Seconds were offered to everyone at the party. She gave him a second to correct his mistake. They offered a second to improve his score. The engine roared as he put it in second. She smoothly transitioned from first to second. Can I get a second for this proposal? She gave a second to the motion. Their quickest infielder covers second. She was moved from shortstop to second. She bought seconds to save money on clothes. The seconds section had some hidden gems. The composer used a second to create tension. In the melody, a second separates the notes. Her second was ready with a towel and water. The boxer's second gave him advice between rounds. Second, consider the budget implications carefully. Second, add the spices and simmer ten minutes. She was quick to second the chairman's proposal. Several members seconded the idea to improve the park. Does anyone second the nomination for treasurer? I will second the proposal for a new park. The engineer was seconded to the safety team. We will second her to the regional branch next month.
View all translations of second
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- French:deuxième, seconde, ...
- German:zweiter, Sekunde, ...
- Italian:secondo, secondo posto, ...
- Spanish:segundo, segundo lugar, ...
- Portuguese:segundo, segunda posição, ...
- Chinese:次位的, 秒, ...
- Japanese:2位, 秒, ...
- Arabic:ثَانٍ, ثَانِيَة, ...
- Hebrew:שֵׁנִי, שְׁנִיָּה, ...
- Russian:второй, секунда, ...
- Ukrainian:другий, секунда, ...
- Hindi:दूसरा, सेकंड, ...
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