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Definition of second verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    second

     verb
    verb
    NAmE//ˈsɛkənd//
     
    second somethingVerb Forms present simple I / you / we / they second
     
     he / she / it seconds
     
     past simple seconded
     
     -ing form seconding
     
     
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  1. 1to state officially at a meeting that you support another person's idea, suggestion, etc. so that it can be discussed and/or voted on Any proposal must be seconded by two other members of the committee.
  2. 2(informal) “Thank God that's finished.” “I'll second that! (= I agree) ” compare propose
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