vi.[(+to)]

1. 答应，同意
   The chairperson acceded under pressure.

   主席在压力下同意了。

2. 就任；继承
   The only child acceded to the family estate.

   这个独生子继承了家产。

3. 参加，加入
   Father and son acceded to the same political party.

   父子俩加入了同一个政党。

v.

1. assent or agree to.
2. assume (an office or position).