succeed to
succeed to (something)
To take over some title, throne, or position in place of someone else as designated by the political, royal, or corporate hierarchy. The first-born son of the queen is expected to succeed to the throne upon her death. So far in the country's history, only eight people have ever succeeded to the presidency through the death or resignation of their predecessors.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
succeed to something
to fall heir to something; to take something over. Carl will succeed to the throne when he is of age. Mary succeeded to the throne at the age of three months.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
succeed to
v.
To replace another in some office or position: The princess succeeded to the throne after her father's death and became queen.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- succeed to (something)
- at the bottom of the food chain
- at the top of the food chain
- throne room
- promote (one) to (something)
- low on the totem pole
- from on high
- designate
- designate (someone or something) as (something)
- designate as