Meaning 1formal · 82%
To take a position after someone else, especially as that person's successor.
Natural examples
Nach dem Rücktritt folgte ihr ein jüngerer Kollege nach.
A younger colleague succeeded her after her resignation.
Der Sohn folgte seinem Vater auf dem Hof nach.
The son succeeded his father on the farm.
Nach der Wahl folgte die neue Bürgermeisterin im Amt ihrer Vorgängerin nach.
After the election, the new mayor succeeded her predecessor in office.
Usage note
Separable intransitive verb taking dative for the person succeeded. Its perfect uses sein.
Mini-lesson: nachfolgen
To take a position after someone else, especially as that person's successor. Separable intransitive verb taking dative for the person succeeded. Its perfect uses sein.
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