1. To agree or give consent to a demand, request, or proposal
The government finally acceded to the protesters' demands.
O governo finalmente concordou com as exigências dos manifestantes.
2. To assume an office or position, especially a throne
The prince acceded to the throne after his father's death.
O príncipe assumiu o trono após a morte de seu pai.
3. To become party to an agreement or treaty
The country acceded to the international treaty on climate change.
O país aderiu ao tratado internacional sobre mudanças climáticas.