1. In Military and Law Enforcement:
* To be assigned to another unit or department temporarily. For example, "He was seconded to the Special Forces for a year."
2. In Parliamentary or Formal Proceedings:
* To be officially supported by another person or organization. For example, "The motion was seconded by the member for North London." This means someone else formally agrees with the original proposal.
3. In General Usage (Less Common):
* To be assisted or supported by someone else. This is a less formal usage. For example, "He was seconded by his colleagues in the project."
It's important to consider the context to understand the specific meaning of "seconded" in a sentence.