SECOND (3)

Sec″ond, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Seconded; p. pr. & vb. n. Seconding.] [[Cf. F. seconder, L. secundare, from secundus. See Second, a.]] 1. 1. To follow in the next place; to succeed; to alternate.
In the method of nature, a low valley is immediately seconded with an ambitious hill. Fuller. Sin is seconded with sin. South. 2. 2. To follow or attend for the purpose of assisting; to support; to back; to act as the second of; to assist; to forward; to encourage.
We have supplies to second our attempt. Shak. In human works though labored on with pain, A thousand movements scarce one purpose gain; In God's, one single can its end produce, Yet serves to second too some other use. Pope. 3. 3. Specifically, to support, as a motion or proposal, by adding one's voice to that of the mover or proposer.