1. agreeing to a request or demand
Usage: present participle of accede
2. taking on an office or position of authority
Usage: formal; present participle of accede

Examples

• The company is acceding to the workers’ demands for higher wages.
• She is acceding to her parents’ wishes about college.
• The prince is acceding to the throne next month.
• After much pressure, he is finally acceding to their proposal.
• The new CEO is acceding to her position with great enthusiasm.
• They are acceding to the treaty’s terms reluctantly.