a decision made by his immediate predecessor at the Foreign Office
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immediate successor — immediate predecessor/successor phrase the person who comes directly before or after you in a particular job or relationship a decision made by his immediate predecessor at the Foreign Office Thesaurus: relationships and membership of social… … Useful english dictionary
immediate */*/*/ — UK [ɪˈmiːdɪət] / US [ɪˈmɪdɪət] adjective 1) happening or done now, without any delay Our government must take immediate action. The rebels demanded the immediate release of the prisoners. Restrictions on advertising had an immediate impact on… … English dictionary
immediate — im|me|di|ate [ ı midiət ] adjective *** 1. ) happening or done now, without any delay: Our government must take immediate action. Restrictions on advertising had an immediate impact on rates of teenage smoking. The rebels demanded the immediate… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
predecessor — n. smb. s immediate predecessor * * * [ priːdɪsesə] s immediate predecessor smb … Combinatory dictionary
immediate — adjective 1 NO DELAY happening or done at once and without delay: The police response to the situation was forceful and immediate. | seek immediate medical attention 2 NOW (only before noun) existing now, and needing to be dealt with quickly: Our … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
predecessor — n. 1 a former holder of an office or position with respect to a later holder (my immediate predecessor). 2 an ancestor. 3 a thing to which another has succeeded (the new plan will share the fate of its predecessor). Etymology: ME f. OF… … Useful english dictionary
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