SECONDING

verb

1. To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)
2. To follow in the next place; to succeed.
3. To climb after a lead climber.

verb

1. To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
2. To assist or support; to back.
3. 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.)