n.
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Latin secundare, from secundus second, favorable
Date: circa 1586
1 a : to give support or encouragement to : ASSIST b : to support (a fighting person or group) in combat : bring up reinforcements for
2 a : to support or assist in contention or debate b : to endorse (a motion or a nomination) so that debate or voting may begin
3 \ si- ' känd \ chiefly British : to release (as a military officer) from a regularly assigned position for temporary duty with another unit or organization
– sec · ond · er noun