succeeding

• Beschreibt etwas, das zeitlich oder in einer Reihenfolge auf etwas anderes folgt; oft für das Nächste in einer Abfolge oder für jemanden, der in ein Amt nachfolgt.

Describes something that comes after or follows another in time or order; often used to refer to the next in a series.

1. Coming after or followingB2formal

   Describes something that comes after another in time, order, or sequence.

   Nachfolgend

   • The succeeding chapters of the book are more complex.
   • In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
   • The succeeding generation faced new challenges.

   Synonymeconsequentensuingfollowingnextsubsequentsuccessive

   Antonymeprecedingpreviousprior

2. Elected but not yet servingC1formal

   Refers to an elected official who has been chosen for a position but has not yet started their term.

   Gewählt, aber noch nicht im Amt

   • The succeeding president will take office in January.
   • The succeeding committee members attended the orientation.
   • The mayor-elect is the succeeding officer for the city.

   Synonymedesignateelectincoming

• 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