Real Dictionary

succeed
If one thing is succeeded by another thing, the other thing happens or comes after it.
verb: If something succeeds, it works in a satisfactory way or has the result that is intended.
verb: If you succeed another person, you are the next person to have their job or position.
verb: If you succeed in doing something, you manage to do it.
verb: Someone who succeeds gains a high position in what they do, for example in business or politics.

succeed in American English
to come next after another; follow; ensue
intransitive verb: to happen or terminate according to desire; turn out successfully; have the desired result
transitive verb: to come after and take the place of, as in an office or estate

succeed in British English
verb: to accomplish an aim, esp in the manner desired