to take over; to obtain by transfer; to inherit; to receive
to buy; to purchase
祖父から時計を譲り受けた。
I inherited a watch from my grandfather.
先代から店を譲り受けて経営している。
I took over the shop from the previous owner and am running it.
古い家具を知人から譲り受けて大切に使っている。
I received old furniture from an acquaintance and cherish it.