What happens if a motion fails to receive a second?

When a motion fails to receive a second, it indicates that there is no support for it from other members of the group. In parliamentary procedure, a motion that does not receive a second is not considered for discussion, and therefore it is effectively lost. This means that the motion cannot be revived or reconsidered in that meeting unless someone again brings it forward for discussion and it receives a second. This process upholds the efficiency of meetings by allowing only those proposals that have at least some level of interest or support to be discussed, ensuring that time is not wasted on motions that lack backing.