succeed

• Erfolg haben, ein gewünschtes Ziel oder Ergebnis erreichen; auch: jemandem in einem Amt oder einer Position nachfolgen.

A verb used to indicate the act of achieving a desired aim or result, or of following someone in a position or role.

1. Achieve a goalA2formal

   To accomplish or achieve something that you planned or tried to do.

   Ein Ziel erreichen

   • She succeeded in passing her driving test on the first try.
   • He succeeded in convincing the committee to approve the project.
   • They succeeded in climbing the mountain despite the bad weather.

   Synonymeaccomplishachieveattainbring offcarry outmanagepull offtriumph

   Antonymefail

2. Follow in orderB2formal

   To come after someone or something in time or position, especially to take over a role or position.

   Nachfolgen

   • The prince succeeded his father as king.
   • She succeeded the previous CEO after his retirement.
   • The new manager succeeded the old one in January.

   Synonymecome afterfollowinheritreplacesupersede

   Antonymeprecede