What does "I second that" mean? and how to use it?

I second that is a convention used in committee meetings where one person makes a proposal to undertake a certain action or adopt a resolution tabled before the committee or meeting. Before it can be voted on to decide whether to accept the proposal or not someone has to say that they "second" the proposal. That mens they want to vote in favor of the proposal. So they will say ''I second that" (proposal). Then the Chairman of the meeting will call for a vote..

Procedures during a formal meeting or committee hearing. Vocabulary and meaning of "I second that".

It can be used in conversation where someone says "Let's go ice skating'', and a friend will say "I second that". Meaning yes let's do it.

"I second that!"

One way to show agreement, but when and how?

We use this sentence when in a group discussion of usually more than 2 someone shares his/her view or opinion about something, and we want to show our agreement with them; it can mean "I completely agree" or "that's exactly what I wanted to say!"

Example:

- I think we should consider them the World Cup champion. They have already beaten the former winner!

- I second that, they really deserve it.

This is how to say - I agree/ I want to do the same as you!

Example

Alex) "I think england are bad at football!"

Daisy) "Second that!"

This example shows Daisy thinks England are bad at football too!

Conclusion

This is an informal phrase to use with friends.

Daisy) English is fun!

Alex) Second that. :)

used for telling someone that you agree with what they are saying.

I second

I used it for telling someone that you agree with what they are saying.

Very impressive and important step to give information.

I second that is a formal statement of support for a suggestion made by someone else during a meeting so that there can be a discussion or vote.

Example

"I think we should increase mental health resources in all schools." "I second that."