second
noun [ C, usually plural ]
uk/ˈsekənd/ COMMERCE
a product that is sold at a lower price than usual because it is damaged or not in perfect condition:
Many goods in sales are seconds.
second
verb [ T ]
HR, WORKPLACE /sɪˈkɒnd/
to send an employee to work somewhere else temporarily, either to increase the number of workers there, to replace another worker, or to exchange experiences or skills:
be seconded to sth She was seconded to our department five months ago.
See also
secondment
MEETINGS /ˈsekənd/
to make a formal statement of support for a suggestion made by someone else during a meeting so that there can be a discussion or vote:
second a motion The motion was proposed by the secretary and seconded by the treasurer.
Compare
propose