1. To acknowledge and take responsibility for the results or effects of one's actions, especially negative or unfavorable outcomes
After making a mistake at work, she decided to accept the consequences rather than blame others.
Depois de cometer um erro no trabalho, ela decidiu aceitar as consequências em vez de culpar outros.
2. To face and endure the punishment or penalty for a wrongdoing
He knew he had to accept the consequences of his dishonesty.
Ele sabia que tinha que aceitar as consequências de sua desonestidade.