second3

 
Pronunciation: /sɪˈkɒnd/

verb

[with object] British
  • transfer (a military officer or other official or worker) temporarily to other employment or another position: I was seconded to a public relations unit

Derivatives

secondee

Pronunciation: /-ˈdiː/
noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from French en second 'in the second rank (of officers)'