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to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to carry on (a tradition); to continue
to hand over
前任者から業務を引き継いだ。
I took over the duties from my predecessor.
家業を父から引き継ぐ予定だ。
I plan to take over the family business from my father.
新しい部長が前任者の業務を引き継いでいる。
The new department head is taking over the duties from the predecessor.