1. People or things that come after and take the place of others
The successors to the throne were announced by the king.
Os sucessores do trono foram anunciados pelo rei.
2. People who inherit or assume a position, role, or responsibility from someone else
The company's successors continued the business legacy.
Os sucessores da empresa continuaram o legado comercial.
3. Things that follow in sequence or order
Modern smartphones are the successors to early mobile phones.
Os smartphones modernos são os sucessores dos primeiros telefones celulares.