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settle verb
(AGREE)
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B2 [ T ] to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement: Good, that's all settled - you send out the invitations for the party, and I'll organize the food. [ + question word ] They haven't yet settled when the wedding is going to be. "The tickets are €40 each." "Well, that settles that - I can't afford that much." I'd like to get this matter settled once and for all (= reach a final decision on it).
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to decidedecideI've decided to move to Sweden.fixUK The price has been fixed at £10.setHave you set a date for the wedding?finalizeWe've chosen a venue for the wedding, but we haven't finalized the details yet.settleOK then, we're going to Spain. That's settled.settle on/uponHave you settled on a place to live yet?
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B2 [ I or T ] to arrange something: The details of the contract have not yet been settled. Our lawyer advised us that it would be better to settle out of court (= reach an agreement in a legal case without it being decided in a court of law). It took months to settle (= bring to an end) the dispute/strike. My father and I have agreed finally to settle our differences (= stop arguing).
More examplesFewer examplesThey had to go to court to settle the argument.They're still dithering about who to invite, but we really need to get it settled.He still needs to settle the date of the meeting.That's settled - I never want to see him again.We haven't quite settled who's responsible for what.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Accepting & agreeing
acceptance
accepting
accommodation
accreditation
agree to something
agree with something
assent
compact
currency
presumed consent
ratification
re-establish
regrant
revalidate
rise to the bait idiom
root
rule
signatory
unquestioning
without a murmur idiom
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Planning, expecting and arranging
settle verb
(MAKE COMFORTABLE)
[ I or T, usually + adv/prep ] to relax into a comfortable position: After dinner we settled in front of the television for the evening. The dentist told her patient to settle back in the chair. He settled himself down with a newspaper, and waited for the flight to arrive.
[ I ] to begin to play a game in a relaxed and comfortable way: England's aggressive play never allowed the New Zealanders to settle. After a frantic start, the team settled into a good rhythm.
More examplesFewer examplesI settled back and waited for the film to start.We settled in our comfortable carriage and watched the scenery roll by.I couldn't seem to settle the children in bed.I settled myself with a cup of tea and thought about what had happened.
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Comfortable and uncomfortable
airiness
airy
be in your element idiom
be out of your element idiom
be/feel at home idiom
comfortably
cosy
creature comforts
curl
curl up
ergonomic
ergonomically
forgiving
oppressively
oppressiveness
primitive
primitively
scratchily
scratchy
snug
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Competing in sport
settle verb
(LIVE)
B2 [ I usually + adv/prep ] to go and live somewhere, especially permanently: After they got married, they settled in Brooklyn.
[ I or T, often passive ] to arrive, especially from another country, in a new place and start to live there and use the land: America was first settled by people who came across from Asia over 25,000 years ago.
More examplesFewer examplesWe've moved all over the country, but I'd like to settle here now.The Romans settled in Britain in the first century AD.After decades of desert life, they settled in the mountains.
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Changing homes & moving
(furniture) remover phrase
anti-immigrant
anti-immigration
asylum seeker
deinstitutionalize
deracinate
foreign-returned
greener pastures idiom
immigrant
immigration
migrate
mover
pasture
rehome
relocate
relocation
removal
removalist
up sticks idiom
winter
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Accommodating people
settle verb
(MOVE LOWER)
C1 [ I ] to move to a lower level and stay there; to drop: The house had been empty for years, and dust had settled on all the surfaces. Do you think the snow will settle (= remain on the ground and other surfaces without melting)? The contents of this package may settle (= fall towards the bottom of the container and so seem to be less).
More examplesFewer examplesThe juice goes thick at the bottom when it settles.Snow had settled on the rooftops.Once dust settles in the gaps, it will not work as well.
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Boarding and alighting from modes of transport
alight
bestride
board
climb
debark
deplane
disembark
disembarkation
dismount
embark
embarkation
entrain
get
get off
get on
get out
hop
mount
reboard
straddle
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settle verb
(PAY)
C2 [ I or T ] to pay, especially money that you owe: Please settle your account/bill without further delay. It took the insurance company months to settle my claim.formal Payment of your account is now overdue, and we must ask you to settle (= pay the money you owe) immediately.
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Accounting
accountancy
accountant
accounting
accounts
auditor
bad debt
balance
bill
budget
creative accounting
double entry bookkeeping
false accounting
forensic accountant
forensic accounting
loss
treasurer
unaudited
uncredited
unreconciled
write something down
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Paying money
settle verb
(QUIET)
[ I or T ] to become quiet and calm, or to make something or someone do this: The weather is expected to settle towards the end of the week. I'll call you back as soon as I've settled the kids for the night. Before a performance, she takes three deep breaths to settle her nerves. We're very busy this week, but things should settle (down) a bit after the weekend.UK Joe's parents are very worried about him because he doesn't seem to be able to settle to (= to give his whole attention to) anything.
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Calming and relaxing
appease
assuage
balls-to-the-wall
bask
bread
calm
chill
compose
let/blow off steam idiom
lie down
lighten something up
lull
lull someone into something
melt
relaxation
self-soothe
settle down
shirt
simmer
simmer down
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settle verb
(BE IN A CERTAIN STATE)
[ I + adv/prep ] to reach and remain at a certain level or in a certain state: The pound rose slightly against the dollar today, then settled at $1.53. A peaceful expression settled on her face. After the recent riots, an uneasy calm has settled on the city.
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Keeping and staying the same
anti-progressive
calcification
calcify
consistency
consistent
continuum
invariant
inveteracy
kept
leave well alone idiom
left
stability
stabilization
stabilize
stably
stay
unreformed
wallow
wallow in something
wouldn't have it any other way idiom
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Idioms
settle an account
settle your affairs
settle an (old) scorePhrasal verbs
settle down
settle (someone) down
settle for something
settle in
settle someone in
settle on something
settle something on someone
settle up
(Definition of settle from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
settle | American Dictionary
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/ˈset̬·əl/
settle verb
(MAKE COMFORTABLE)
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[ always + adv/prep ] to get or to become comfortable: [ T ] Campbell settled herself in front of a blazing fire. [ I ] He settled back in his chair and took out a book.
settle verb
(AGREE)
[ I/T ] to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement: [ T ] Rogers paid $2 million to settle the lawsuit. [ T ] Americans turn to a dictionary to settle questions of language. [ I ] Negotiators are hopeful the two sides will settle.
settle out of court
If you settle out of court, you reach an agreement in a legal case without holding a trial in court: The defendant agreed to settle out of court.
settle verb
(PAY)
[ T ] to pay money owed: He sold his photographs to settle some old debts.
settle verb
(LIVE)
[ I/T ] to live in a place or to go somewhere to live, esp. permanently: [ I ] After they got married, they settled in Virginia. [ T ] Immigrants settled this island two hundred years ago. [ I ] fig. An early-evening glow settles on the city (= the city has begun to glow).
settle verb
(MOVE LOWER)
[ I ] to move to a lower level and stay there; drop: Dust can settle into the wet paint and spoil the finish. Unused farm machinery settled in high weeds behind the house.
Idioms
settle your nerves
settle your stomach
settle the scorePhrasal verbs
settle down
settle down to something
settle for something
settle in
settle into somewhere/something
settle on something
settle up
(Definition of settle from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
settle | Business English
settleverb uk
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[ T ] to pay money that you owe: settle a bill/debt Only half of their clients settled their accounts on time.
[ I or T ] to end an argument by reaching an agreement to do something: settle a dispute/argument/lawsuit The company paid $5 million to former employees to settle claims of unfair dismissal. Union and management were urged to settle their differences. The company decided it was cheaper to settle rather than fight the case in court.
to make a final decision about something: We need a final meeting to settle the matter once and for all. OK, so that's settled then.
[ I ]
FINANCE if prices, values, etc. settle, they stop moving up or down: They expect house price inflation to settle around 10%.settle at sth After a rocky ride, shares in the entertainment company settled at $13.
settle out of court
LAW to end an argument without having to go to a court of law, usually by agreeing to the payment of a particular amount of money: In view of the legal costs, they decided to settle out of court.
Phrasal verbs
settle for sth
settle on/upon sth
settle sth on sb
settle up
(Definition of settle from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of settle
settle
By the end of the eight-year period studied, 2,000 people were settled in twelve colonies.
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The incongruity between extra-terrestrial beings and the settled, comfortable world they invade produces a creative tension.
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As cocoa specialization provided greater remuneration to the farmer's labour, it soon became the crop of choice for all smallholders who settled in forested lands.
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After having settled on a general approach, let us discuss the form of judgments.
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There is an even stronger case for a second edition, when the dust has settled a little on the current reform process.
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The way perceptions are represented in our brains is far from settled, but the rules of kinematic geometry could not be applied to some possibilities.
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After settling the final form in a clay model, it was enlarged to a fullscale set of plaster fragments in his workshop.
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Conversion would follow, and then a settled domestic life.
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Most of these were young women travelling abroad to experience something new before attending university or settling down in their own country.
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While there were important differences of perspective, both parties subscribed broadly to the liberal social democratic policy framework settled in the 1950s.
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Disagreements in coding arose in relation to 1.5% of the codable utterances, and 0.7 % of those were settled by discussion.
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When aphids had moulted, passed through the teneral stage, settled and begun reproducing, they were transferred to experimental plants.
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After this initial coding had yielded 55 per cent agreement, we examined all discrepancies and then jointly settled on a final coding.
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After that is done, the second ballot presents itself, and the voter settles down to his or her more serious convictions.
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Instead, 'these conflicts should be settled by an independent party'.
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settle
settle (a case) out of court phrase
settle a score idiom
settle an (old) score idiom
settle an account idiom
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settle an account
settle down to something
settle down
settle for something
settle into somewhere/something
settle in
settle on something
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Phrasal Verbs
settle down to something
settle down
settle for something
settle into somewhere/something
settle in
settle on something
settle up
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Idioms and phrases
settle your nerves idiom
settle your stomach idiom
settle the score idiom
settle a score idiom
settle an (old) score idiom
settle an account idiom
settle (a case) out of court phrase
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settle (AGREE)
settle (MAKE COMFORTABLE)
settle (LIVE)
settle (MOVE LOWER)
settle (PAY)
settle (QUIET)
settle (BE IN A CERTAIN STATE)
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settle (MAKE COMFORTABLE)
settle (AGREE)
settle out of court
settle (PAY)
settle (LIVE)
settle (MOVE LOWER)
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settle
settle out of court
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settle
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verb
set·tle
ˈse-tᵊl
settled; settling
ˈset-liŋ
ˈse-tᵊl-iŋ
Synonyms of settle
transitive verb
1
: to place so as to stay
2
a
: to establish in residence
b
: to furnish with inhabitants : colonize
3
a
: to cause to pack down
b
: to clarify by causing dregs or impurities to sink
4
: to make quiet or orderly
5
a
: to fix or resolve conclusively
settle the question
b
: to establish or secure permanently
settle the order of royal succession
c
: to conclude (a lawsuit) by agreement between parties usually out of court
d
: to close (something, such as an account) by payment often of less than is due
6
: to arrange in a desired position
7
: to make or arrange for final disposition of
settled his affairs
8
of an animal
: impregnate
intransitive verb
1
: to come to rest
2
a
: to sink gradually or to the bottom
b
: to become clear by the deposit of sediment or scum
c
: to become compact by sinking
3
a
: to become fixed, resolved, or established
a cold settled in his chest
b
: to establish a residence or colony
settled in Wisconsin
—often used with down
4
a
: to become quiet or orderly
b
: to take up an ordered or stable life
—often used with downmarry and settle down
5
a
: to adjust differences or accounts
b
: to come to a decision
—used with on or uponsettled on a new plan
c
: to conclude a lawsuit by agreement out of court
6
of an animal
: conceive
settleable
ˈse-tᵊl-ə-bəl
ˈset-lə-bəl
adjective
settle
2 of 2
noun
: a wooden bench with arms, a high solid back, and an enclosed foundation which can be used as a chest
Illustration of settle
Phrases
settle for
: to be content with
settle one's hash
: to silence or subdue someone by decisive action
settle the stomach
: to remove or relieve the distress or nausea of indigestion
Synonyms
Verb
lay
sediment
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decide, determine, settle, rule, resolve mean to come or cause to come to a conclusion. decide implies previous consideration of a matter causing doubt, wavering, debate, or controversy.
she decided to sell her house
determine implies fixing the identity, character, scope, or direction of something.
determined the cause of the problem
settle implies a decision reached by someone with power to end all dispute or uncertainty.
the dean's decision settled the campus alcohol policy
rule implies a determination by judicial or administrative authority.
the judge ruled that the evidence was inadmissible
resolve implies an expressed or clear decision or determination to do or refrain from doing something.
he resolved to quit smoking
Examples of settle in a Sentence
Verb
They were determined to settle the dispute before going home for the day.
The two sides have settled their differences.
We need to settle this question once and for all.
That settles it. I can't take the day off from work, so I'm not going.
His grandparents were immigrants from Germany who settled in Pennsylvania.
He always thought he'd leave the city and settle in the country.
the people who settled the West
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Webb allowed four first-inning runs to put the Giants in a hole early, then settled in to strike out the side in the second before allowing a third-inning home run to Rhys Hoskins.
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Its people have traveled all over the world and settled across the world in many different countries.
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According to The Post-Dispatch, the church is known for helping African refugees settle into the city.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Martin recently began settling into more of a rhythm on both sides of the ball, getting multiple starts at point guard with LaMelo Ball still recovering from a sprained right ankle.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2024
So what happens after the curriculum recommendations are settled?
Lots.
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McQuade has settled comfortably into her role as a cable news analyst, which is sort of a classroom writ large.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 3 Mar. 2024
The lawsuit was settled in 2010, court records show, with a $100,000 judgment entered against Smith and a $750,000 judgment against ABM Ministries and the Musgraves.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2024
Home Remedies Sitting still in a quiet environment is a way to settle nausea.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, Health, 2 Mar. 2024
Noun
California Taco Bell and Taco John’s settle trademark dispute.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
It should be consumed quickly, before the foam settles, to enjoy its rich, dessert-like flavor and texture.
—Ruvani De Silva, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
Sotheby's ultra-crisp Oliver Barker sensed that and slowed his ordinarily bright marketing slightly, to let the money being tossed in the air settle in the minds of its (at that moment) three main bidders.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2023
The fall was its fourth in five sessions and its lowest settle since late August; WTI is off 10% since setting a 13-month high of $93.68 a barrel last Wednesday.
—Bob Henderson, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2023
To the table’s left, almost like a shadow, is a smaller, curved black settle from the 1840s.
—Carolyn Asome, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2023
The 30-year yield marked its highest settle since 2011.
—WSJ, 17 Aug. 2023
San Diego hit an all-time high of $6.43 per gallon on Oct. 5, 2022, followed by consistent declines that saw the average price settle in the $4.40 range last Christmas.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2023
Plus, when river flows are weak, more sediment settles on the riverbed.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 6 June 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, to seat, bring to rest, come to rest, from Old English setlan, from setl seat
Noun
Middle English, place for sitting, seat, chair, from Old English setl; akin to Old High German sezzal seat, Latin sella seat, chair, Old English sittan to sit
First Known Use
Verb
1515, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun
1553, in the meaning defined above
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Phrases Containing settle
settle a lawsuit
resolve/settle differences
settle down
let the dust settle
settle one's account
settle a/the score
settle (someone or something) down
settle (something) on (someone)
settle on/upon (something)
settle accounts with
score to settle
settle the stomach
settle one's hash
settle for
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settle
1 of 2
noun
set·tle
ˈset-ᵊl
: a long wooden bench with arms and a high solid back
settle
2 of 2
verb
settled; settling
ˈset-liŋ,
-ᵊl-iŋ
1
: to place so as to stay
settled into a chair
2
a
: to establish in a place to live : colonize
settled the West
b
: to make one's home
settle in the country
3
: to make or become quiet : calm
rocking settled the baby
4
: decide sense 1
settle the question
5
: to put in order : make final arrangements
settle an estate settle a bill
6
: to adjust differences
settle a quarrel
7
a
: to come to rest
birds settling on a branch
b
: to descend usually slowly and stay down
mist settling in the valley
8
a
: to sink gradually or to the bottom
the foundations of the house settled
—often used with outdust particles settling out
b
: to sink in a liquid
sediment settles to the bottom
9
: to apply oneself
—usually used with downsettle down to study
10
: to take up an ordered life
—often used with downmarry and settle down
Medical Definition
settle
verb
set·tle
ˈset-ᵊl
settled; settling
transitive verb
of an animal
: impregnate sense 1a
intransitive verb
of an animal
: conceive
Legal Definition
settle
verb
set·tle
settled; settling
transitive verb
1
: to resolve conclusively
settle a question of law
2
: to establish or secure permanently
a settled legal principle
3
: close
settle the sale of securities settle the estate
4
: to resolve a disagreement about (a court order)
no hearing to consider these objections and to settle the order had been conducted—Saba v. Gray, 314 N.W.2d 597 (1981)
5
a
: to fix (a price) by mutual agreement
b
: to conclude (a lawsuit) by entering into an agreement negotiated by the parties usually out of court
c
: to close (as an account) by payment
also
: to close by compromise and payment of less than the full amount claimed or due
intransitive verb
1
: to conclude a lawsuit by entering into an agreement
the plaintiff chose to settle out of court
2
: to make a settlement of a transfer of funds
3
: to adjust differences or accounts
settled with his creditors
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use settle in a sentenceBridgewater, which fought the panel’s decision that it must pay the Tekmerion founders’ legal fees, has since settled the case.The losses continue to pile up for hedge fund king Ray Dalio | Bernhard Warner | September 15, 2020 | FortuneResearchers have generally settled for repeatedly measuring flow speed at several points in the turbulence.An Unexpected Twist Lights Up the Secrets of Turbulence | David H. Freedman | September 3, 2020 | Quanta MagazineThey don’t jump back in and trade until mid-November once the dust has settled.The markets rally is this close to becoming the ‘greatest of all time’ | Bernhard Warner | September 2, 2020 | FortuneAs businesses have settled into this new normal, they’ve also been looking inward.Deep Dive: How companies and their employees are facing the future of work | Digiday | September 1, 2020 | DigidayAs the realization settles in that the pandemic will stretch into multiple quarters rather than multiple months, CEOs must again grapple with how to advise their employees on returning to the office.I’m a physician and a CEO. Why I won’t bring my employees back to the office before Labor Day 2021 | matthewheimer | August 26, 2020 | FortuneI settle for a sweater and jacket and throw a tie in my briefcase just in case it turns out to be the prom.Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI started to squirm in my chair and Jimbo put his hand back on my shoulder to settle me down.I Shot Bin Laden | Elliot Ackerman | November 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe pressure is on the Supreme Court to settle this once and for all.Gay Marriage Chaos Begins | Jay Michaelson | November 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNow they either settle, which they should have done 20 years ago, or they go in front of the judge.In Tussle Over Will, Mistress’s Family Takes a Bite Out of NYU | Anthony Haden-Guest | November 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey form a daily currency by which we settle relationships, but they also create doubt.Wonder Woman’s Creation Story Is Wilder Than You Could Ever Imagine | Tom Arnold-Forster | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHaving accomplished his task within three months Datto Mandi withdrew with all his men, except two who wished to settle at Pardo.The Philippine Islands | John ForemanAs night began to settle down over the land, the Queen Elizabeth seemed to feel the time had come to give full vent to her wrath.Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonAnd we will also settle and assure the particular rights and interests of every planter and adventurer.Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.In fact, one evening, his wife and children deserted him entirely and went to settle elsewhere, thinking it was all over with him.The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | VariousMany people when presented with the argument above, would settle it at once with the word "socialism."The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for settle (1 of 2)settle1/ (ˈsɛtəl) /verb(tr) to put in order; arrange in a desired state or condition: he settled his affairs before he diedto arrange or be arranged in a fixed or comfortable position: he settled himself by the fire(intr) to come to rest or a halt: a bird settled on the hedgeto take up or cause to take up residence: the family settled in the countryto establish or become established in a way of life, job, residence, etc(tr) to migrate to and form a community; colonizeto make or become quiet, calm, or stable(intr) to be cast or spread; come down: fog settled over a wide areato make (a liquid) clear or (of a liquid) to become clear; clarifyto cause (sediment) to sink to the bottom, as in a liquid, or (of sediment) to sink thusto subside or cause to subside and become firm or compact: the dust settled(sometimes foll by up) to pay off or account for (a bill, debt, etc)(tr) to decide, conclude, or dispose of: to settle an argument(intr; often foll by on or upon) to agree or fix: to settle upon a plan(tr; usually foll by on or upon) to secure (title, property, etc) to a person, as by making a deed of settlement, will, etc: he settled his property on his wifeto determine (a legal dispute, etc) by agreement of the parties without resort to court action (esp in the phrase settle out of court)See moreOrigin of settle1Old English setlan; related to Dutch zetelen; see settle ²See also settle down, settle for, settle in, settle withDerived forms of settlesettleable, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for settle (2 of 2)settle2/ (ˈsɛtəl) /nouna seat, for two or more people, usually made of wood with a high back and arms, and sometimes having a storage space in the boxlike seatOrigin of settle2Old English setl; related to Old Saxon, Old High German sezzalCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Definition of settle verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
settle verb /ˈsetl/ /ˈsetl/Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they settle /ˈsetl/ /ˈsetl/ he / she / it settles /ˈsetlz/ /ˈsetlz/ past simple settled /ˈsetld/ /ˈsetld/ past participle settled /ˈsetld/ /ˈsetld/ -ing form settling /ˈsetlɪŋ/ /ˈsetlɪŋ/Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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end argument [transitive, intransitive] to put an end to an argument or a disagreement settle something to settle a dispute/a matter/an issueto settle a case/lawsuit/claimto settle an argument/a disagreementIt's time you settled your differences with your father.I want this thing settled.There is pressure on the unions to settle.The company has agreed to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to court).Many cases are settled through negotiation. settle with somebody (for something) The corporation later settled with the singer for $1.5 million.Extra ExamplesHopes of settling the conflict peacefully are fading.Talks will be held in an attempt to settle the dispute.This argument must be settled once and for all.The matter has not yet been finally settled.I'm delighted that all this has been settled amicably.This is a matter that can only be settled by a family court.After six months the company finally settled with the unions.Topics Discussion and agreementb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbamicablypeacefullyeventually…verb + settleattempt totry toagree to…prepositionforonwith…phrasesan attempt to settle somethingSee full entry
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decide/arrange [transitive, often passive] to decide or arrange something finally settle something It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane.Good, that's settled, then.Bob will be there? That settles it. I'm not coming.He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. it is settled that… It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane.All the loose ends should be settled within 48 hours.
choose permanent home [intransitive] + adv./prep. to make a place your permanent homeShe settled in Vienna after her father's death.She is an American who settled here a couple of years ago.The couple afterwards settled near Bournemouth.He has now settled permanently in London.He married and settled in a seaside cottage. His parents eventually settled in Paris.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbpermanentlyeventuallyfinally…verb + settledecide tointend tophrasesbe densely settledbe sparsely settledbe ready to settle down…See full entry [transitive, usually passive, intransitive] (of a group of people) to make your permanent home in a country or an area as colonists settle something This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century.a fertile area that was densely settled in early times settle + adv./prep. They settled on undeveloped land along the Mississippi.It was the worst drought since the British settled in Australia in 1788.Very few Maori were living in the area when the first Europeans settled there.WordfindercolonizediscoverexplorepioneerreconnaissancescoutsettleterrainterritoryvoyageTopics Social issuesb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbpermanentlyeventuallyfinally…verb + settledecide tointend tophrasesbe densely settledbe sparsely settledbe ready to settle down…See full entry into comfortable position/state[intransitive, transitive] to make yourself or somebody else comfortable in a new position settle (back) (+ adv./prep.) Ellie settled back in her seat.They prepared to settle in for the night (= make themselves comfortable for an evening at home). settle somebody/yourself (+ adv./prep.) He settled himself comfortably in his usual chair.I settled her on the sofa and put a blanket over her.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbcomfortablyhappilypeacefully…verb + settlebe unable tocannotallow somebody to…phrasessettle down to do somethingSee full entry [transitive] settle something + adv./prep. to put something carefully in a position so that it does not moveShe settled the blanket around her knees. [intransitive, transitive] to become or make somebody/something become calm or relaxedThe baby wouldn't settle. settle somebody/something I took a pill to help settle my nerves.This should settle your stomach.Extra ExamplesHe was anxious and couldn't settle.Unable to settle, she trailed around the house all day.She kept fussing around, refusing to let him settle.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbcomfortablyhappilypeacefully…verb + settlebe unable tocannotallow somebody to…phrasessettle down to do somethingSee full entry
come to rest[intransitive] settle (on/over something) to fall from above and come to rest on something; to stay for some time on somethingDust had settled on everything.Two birds settled on the fence.I don't think the snow will settle (= remain on the ground without melting).His gaze settled on her face.Slowly dusk began to settle. sink down[intransitive, transitive] settle (something) to sink slowly down; to make something do thisThe contents of the package may have settled in transit.Don't drink it yet. Let the grounds settle. pay money[transitive, intransitive] to pay the money that you owe settle something Please settle your bill before leaving the hotel.The insurance company is refusing to settle her claim.They used the last of the money to settle their debts. settle (up) (with somebody) Let me settle with you for the meal.I'll pay now—we can settle up later.Topics Moneyc1 Word Originverb Old English setlan ‘to seat, place’, from the noun settle.Idioms let the dust settle | wait for the dust to settle to wait for a situation to become clear or certainHe waited for the dust to settle after the election before making any new decisions.Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2 settle a score/accounts (with somebody) | settle an old score to hurt or punish somebody who has harmed or cheated you in the past‘Who would do such a thing?’ ‘Maybe someone with an old score to settle.’An embittered Charlotte is determined to settle accounts with Elizabeth. Phrasal Verbssettle downsettle forsettle insettle intosettle onsettle toSee settle in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee settle in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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set·tle (sĕt′l)v. set·tled, set·tling, set·tles v.tr.1. To end or resolve (a dispute, for example) by making a decision or coming to an agreement. See Synonyms at decide.2. Law a. To resolve (a lawsuit or dispute) by mutual agreement of the parties rather than by court decision.b. To make the determinations and distributions of (a trust).3. a. To make compensation for (a claim).b. To pay (a debt).4. a. To put into order; arrange as desired: settle one's affairs.b. To place or arrange in a desired position: settled the blanket over the baby; settled herself in an armchair.c. To agree to or fix in advance: settled the date of the meeting in June.5. a. To establish as a resident or residents: settled her family in Ohio.b. To migrate to and establish residence in; colonize: Pioneers settled the West.c. To establish in a residence, business, or profession: was finally settled in his own law practice.6. To restore calmness or comfort to: The hot tea settled his nerves.7. a. To cause to sink, become compact, or come to rest: shook the box to settle the raffle tickets.b. To cause (a liquid) to become clear by forming a sediment.v.intr.1. To discontinue moving and come to rest in one place: The ball settled in the grass near the green.2. To move downward; sink or descend, especially gradually: Darkness settled over the fields. Dust settled in the road.3. a. To become clear by the sinking of suspended particles. Used of liquids.b. To be separated from a solution or mixture as a sediment.c. To become compact by sinking, as sediment when stirred up.4. a. To establish one's residence: settled in Canada.b. To become established or localized: The cold settled in my chest.5. To reach a decision; decide: We finally settled on a solution to the problem.6. To come to an agreement, especially to resolve a lawsuit out of court.7. a. To provide compensation for a claim.b. To pay a debt.n. A long wooden bench with a high back, often including storage space beneath the seat.Phrasal Verbs: settle down1. To begin living a stable and orderly life: He settled down as a farmer with a family.2. To become calm or composed. settle for To accept in spite of incomplete satisfaction: had to settle for a lower wage than the one requested.Idioms: settle (one's) stomach To relieve one's indigestion or nausea. settle (someone's) hash Slang To silence or subdue.[Middle English setlen, to seat, from Old English setlan, from setl, seat; see sed- in Indo-European roots.]set′tle·a·ble adj.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.settle (ˈsɛtəl) vb1. (tr) to put in order; arrange in a desired state or condition: he settled his affairs before he died. 2. to arrange or be arranged in a fixed or comfortable position: he settled himself by the fire. 3. (intr) to come to rest or a halt: a bird settled on the hedge. 4. to take up or cause to take up residence: the family settled in the country. 5. to establish or become established in a way of life, job, residence, etc6. (tr) to migrate to and form a community; colonize7. to make or become quiet, calm, or stable8. (intr) to be cast or spread; come down: fog settled over a wide area. 9. to make (a liquid) clear or (of a liquid) to become clear; clarify10. to cause (sediment) to sink to the bottom, as in a liquid, or (of sediment) to sink thus11. to subside or cause to subside and become firm or compact: the dust settled. 12. (Banking & Finance) (sometimes foll by up) to pay off or account for (a bill, debt, etc)13. (tr) to decide, conclude, or dispose of: to settle an argument. 14. (intr; often foll by on or upon) to agree or fix: to settle upon a plan. 15. (Law) (tr; usually foll by on or upon) to secure (title, property, etc) to a person, as by making a deed of settlement, will, etc: he settled his property on his wife. 16. (Law) to determine (a legal dispute, etc) by agreement of the parties without resort to court action (esp in the phrase settle out of court)[Old English setlan; related to Dutch zetelen; see settle2] ˈsettleable adjsettle (ˈsɛtəl) n (Furniture) a seat, for two or more people, usually made of wood with a high back and arms, and sometimes having a storage space in the boxlike seat[Old English setl; related to Old Saxon, Old High German sezzal]Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014set•tle1 (ˈsɛt l) v. -tled, -tling. v.t. 1. to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon, as price or conditions. 2. to place in a desired state or in order: to settle one's affairs. 3. to pay, as a bill. 4. to close (an account) by making full payment. 5. to migrate to and organize (an area, territory, etc.); colonize. 6. to cause to take up residence. 7. to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers. 8. to quiet, calm, or bring to rest: to settle one's nerves. 9. to relieve nausea or other distress in: to settle a queasy stomach. 10. to stop from annoying or opposing. 11. to conclude or resolve: to settle a dispute. 12. to make stable; place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis. 13. to cause (a liquid) to become clear by depositing dregs. 14. to cause (dregs, sediment, etc.) to sink or be deposited. 15. to cause to sink down gradually; make firm or compact. 16. to dispose of finally; close out (sometimes fol. by up): to settle an estate. 17. a. to secure (property, title, etc.) on or to a person by formal or legal process. b. to terminate (legal proceedings) by mutual consent of the parties. v.i. 18. to decide, arrange, or agree (often fol. by on or upon): to settle on a plan. 19. to arrange matters in dispute; come to an agreement: to settle with a person. 20. to pay a bill; make a financial arrangement (often fol. by up). 21. to take up residence in a new country or place. 22. to come to rest, as from flight: a bird settling on a bough. 23. to gather, collect, or become fixed in a particular place, direction, etc. 24. to become calm or composed (often fol. by down). 25. to stop activity in order to rest or sleep (often fol. by in or down): We settled in for the night at a country inn. 26. to sink down gradually; subside. 27. to become clear by the sinking of suspended particles, as a liquid. 28. to sink to the bottom, as sediment. 29. to become firm or compact, as the ground. 30. (of a female animal) to become pregnant; conceive. 31. settle down, a. to achieve personal and professional stability, esp. upon marrying. b. to become calm or quiet. c. to apply oneself to serious work. 32. settle for, to be satisfied with. 33. settle into, to become established in. [before 1000; Middle English set(t)len, Old English setlan to place, derivative of setl settle2; compare Dutch zetelen] set′tle•a•ble, adj. set`tle•a•bil′i•ty, n. set′tled•ness, n. set•tle2 (ˈsɛt l) n. a long seat or bench, usu. wooden, with arms and a high back. [before 900; Middle English: seat, sitting place, Old English setl, c. Old High German sezzal armchair, Gothic sitls seat, Latin sella saddle; akin to sit] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.settlePast participle: settledGerund: settlingImperativePresentPreteritePresent ContinuousPresent PerfectPast ContinuousPast PerfectFutureFuture PerfectFuture ContinuousPresent Perfect ContinuousFuture Perfect ContinuousPast Perfect ContinuousConditionalPast ConditionalImperativesettlesettlePresentI settleyou settlehe/she/it settleswe settleyou settlethey settlePreteriteI settledyou settledhe/she/it settledwe settledyou settledthey settledPresent ContinuousI am settlingyou are settlinghe/she/it is settlingwe are settlingyou are settlingthey are settlingPresent PerfectI have settledyou have settledhe/she/it has settledwe have settledyou have settledthey have settledPast ContinuousI was settlingyou were settlinghe/she/it was settlingwe were settlingyou were settlingthey were settlingPast PerfectI had settledyou had settledhe/she/it had settledwe had settledyou had settledthey had settledFutureI will settleyou will settlehe/she/it will settlewe will settleyou will settlethey will settleFuture PerfectI will have settledyou will have settledhe/she/it will have settledwe will have settledyou will have settledthey will have settledFuture ContinuousI will be settlingyou will be settlinghe/she/it will be settlingwe will be settlingyou will be settlingthey will be settlingPresent Perfect ContinuousI have been settlingyou have been settlinghe/she/it has been settlingwe have been settlingyou have been settlingthey have been settlingFuture Perfect ContinuousI will have been settlingyou will have been settlinghe/she/it will have been settlingwe will have been settlingyou will have been settlingthey will have been settlingPast Perfect ContinuousI had been settlingyou had been settlinghe/she/it had been settlingwe had been settlingyou had been settlingthey had been settlingConditionalI would settleyou would settlehe/she/it would settlewe would settleyou would settlethey would settlePast ConditionalI would have settledyou would have settledhe/she/it would have settledwe would have settledyou would have settledthey would have settledCollins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:Switch to new thesaurus Noun1.settle - a long wooden bench with a back setteebench - a long seat for more than one personVerb1.settle - settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground; "dust settled on the roofs"settle downlay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"sediment - settle as sediment2.settle - bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance"resolve, adjudicate, decideterminate, end - bring to an end or halt; "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"; "The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WW I"judge - determine the result of (a competition)adjust - decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim3.settle - settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument"square off, square up, determinesolve, clear - settle, as of a debt; "clear a debt"; "solve an old debt"concert - settle by agreement; "concert one's differences"clinch - settle conclusively; "clinch a deal"resolve, conclude - reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberationcompromise - settle by concession4.settle - take up residence and become established; "The immigrants settled in the Midwest"locatecolonise, colonize - settle as colonists or establish a colony (in); "The British colonized the East Coast"resettle - settle in a new place; "The immigrants had to resettle"5.settle - come to terms; "After some discussion we finally made up"conciliate, patch up, reconcile, make uppropitiate, appease - make peace withagree, concur, concord, hold - be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"make peace - end hostilities; "The brothers who had been fighting over their inheritance finally made peace"6.settle - go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"go under, go down, sinkcome down, descend, go down, fall - move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way; "The temperature is going down"; "The barometer is falling"; "The curtain fell on the diva"; "Her hand went up and then fell again"subside, settle - sink down or precipitate; "the mud subsides when the waters become calm"sink - cause to sink; "The Japanese sank American ships in Pearl Harbor"founder - sink below the surfacesubmerge, submerse - sink below the surface; go under or as if under water7.settle - become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style; "He finally settled down"steady down, take root, settle down, rootstabilise, stabilize - become stable or more stable; "The economy stabilized"roost - settle down or stay, as if on a roost8.settle - become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet; "The roar settled to a thunder"; "The wind settled in the West"; "it is settling to rain"; "A cough settled in her chest"; "Her mood settled into lethargy"become, get, go - enter or assume a certain state or condition; "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"; "It must be getting more serious"; "her face went red with anger"; "She went into ecstasy"; "Get going!"9.settle - establish or develop as a residence; "He settled the farm 200 years ago"; "This land was settled by Germans"build up, develop - change the use of and make available or usable; "develop land"; "The country developed its natural resources"; "The remote areas of the country were gradually built up"10.settle - come to reststop, halt - come to a halt, stop moving; "the car stopped"; "She stopped in front of a store window"11.settle - arrange or fix in the desired order; "She settled the teacart"arrange, set up - put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order"12.settle - accept despite lack of complete satisfaction; "We settled for a lower price"consent, go for, accept - give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to; "I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution"13.settle - end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement; "The two parties finally settled"agree, concur, concord, hold - be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"14.settle - dispose of; make a financial settlementprorate - make a proportional settlement or distributionarrange, fix up - make arrangements for; "Can you arrange a meeting with the President?"pay - discharge or settle; "pay a debt"; "pay an obligation"square - pay someone and settle a debt; "I squared with him"make up, pay off, compensate, pay - do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"liquidate - settle the affairs of by determining the debts and applying the assets to pay them off; "liquidate a company"clean up - dispose of; "settle the bills"15.settle - become clear by the sinking of particles; "the liquid gradually settled"change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"settle - cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)16.settle - cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)settle - become clear by the sinking of particles; "the liquid gradually settled"sink - cause to sink; "The Japanese sank American ships in Pearl Harbor"17.settle - sink down or precipitate; "the mud subsides when the waters become calm"subsidego under, go down, sink, settle - go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"18.settle - fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair"ensconcelay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"19.settle - get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury; "I finally settled with my old enemy"get backfight, struggle, contend - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"20.settle - make final; put the last touches on; put into final form; "let's finalize the proposal"finalise, finalize, nail downterminate, end - bring to an end or halt; "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"; "The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WW I"settle on, fixate - become fixed (on); "Her eyes fixated on a point on the horizon"21.settle - form a community; "The Swedes settled in Minnesota"homestead - settle land given by the government and occupy it as a homestead22.settle - come as if by falling; "Night fell"; "Silence fell"descend, fallcome - come to pass; arrive, as in due course; "The first success came three days later"; "It came as a shock"; "Dawn comes early in June"fall - go as if by falling; "Grief fell from our hearts"Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.settleverb1. resolve, work out, remedy, reconcile, clear up, put an end to, iron out, straighten out, set to rights They agreed to try and settle their dispute by negotiation.2. pay, clear, square (up), discharge, defray I settled the bill for my coffee and his two glasses of wine.3. decide, close, end, complete, conclude, wind up, dispose of, terminate, round off, draw to a close, bring to an end As far as I'm concerned, the matter was settled yesterday.4. establish, determine, confirm, fix, appoint, arrange, agree Right, that's settled then.5. move to, go to live in, take up residence in, live in, dwell in, inhabit, reside in, set up home in, put down roots in, make your home in He visited Paris and eventually settled there.6. colonize, populate, people, pioneer This was one of the first areas to be settled by Europeans.7. make comfortable, park (informal), install, plonk (informal), ensconce, bed down Albert settled himself on the sofa.8. subside, fall, sink, decline, gravitate Once its impurities had settled, the oil could be graded.9. land, alight, descend, light, come to rest The birds settled less than two hundred paces away.10. calm, quiet, relax, relieve, reassure, compose, soothe, lull, quell, allay, sedate, pacify, quieten, tranquillize They needed a win to settle their nerves. calm trouble, upset, disturb, bother, rattle, unsettle, agitate, discompose, disquietensettle down1. put down roots, get married, have a home, stop moving from place to place One day I'll want to settle down and have a family.2. quieten, be still, relax, wind down, become quiet, stop rushing around The children have now settled down.3. go to bed, retire, turn in, go to sleep, hit the sack (slang), hit the hay (slang) They put up their tents and settled down for the night.settle down to something get down to, focus on, set about, attack, begin to tackle, apply yourself to, address yourself to They settled down to some serious work.settle for something accept, take, stand for, tolerate, put up with, submit to, yield to, compromise on, suffer She was just not prepared to settle for anything mediocre.settle in get used to something, adapt, accustom yourself, become acquainted, become acclimatized, familiarize yourself with something I enjoyed school once I'd settled in.settle on or upon something or someone decide on, choose, pick, select, adopt, agree on, opt for, fix on, elect for We finally settled on a Mercedes estate.Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002settleverb1. To put into correct or conclusive form:arrange, conclude, dispose of, fix.2. To place securely in a position or condition:ensconce, establish, fix, install, seat.3. To make or become calm:allay, balm, becalm, calm (down), lull, quiet, still, tranquilize.4. To fall or drift down to the bottom:gravitate, sink.5. To come to rest on the ground:alight, land, light, set down, touch down.6. To set right by giving what is due:clear, discharge, liquidate, pay (off or up), satisfy, square.7. To bring (something) into a state of agreement or accord:reconcile, rectify, resolve, smooth over, straighten out.8. To bring about or come to an agreement concerning:arrange, conclude, fix, negotiate, set.9. To make up or cause to make up one's mind:conclude, decide, determine, resolve. The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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(= resolve) [+ dispute, problem] → resolverseveral points remain to be settled → quedan varios puntos por resolverthe result was settled in the first half → el resultado se decidió en el primer tiempoto settle a case or claim out of court → llegar a un acuerdo sin recurrir a los tribunalesthe terms were settled by negotiation → se acordaron las condiciones mediante una negociaciónsettle it among yourselves! → ¡arregladlo entre vosotros!so that's settled then → así que ya está decididoit's all settled - we're going in June → ya está decidido - nos vamos en juniothat settles it! - you're not going → ¡no hay más que hablar! or ¡pues ya está! - tú te quedasthe couple have settled their differences → la pareja ha resuelto sus diferencias2. (= make comfortable) [+ person] → poner cómodo, acomodarto settle an invalid for the night → poner cómodo or acomodar a un enfermo para que duerma (por la noche)to get (sb) settled: I'd just got the baby settled when → acababa de acostar al bebé cuando ...it took a long time to get settled in our new home → nos costó mucho instalarnos en la nueva casato settle o.s. → ponerse cómodo, acomodarseshe settled herself at the desk → se puso cómoda or se acomodó delante de la mesa3. (= place) [+ object] → colocar; [+ gaze] → posar4. (= colonize) [+ land] → colonizar5. (= calm) [+ nerves] → calmar, sosegar; [+ doubts] → disipar, desvanecer; [+ stomach] → asentar6. (= pay) [+ bill] → pagar; [+ debt] → saldar, liquidar7. (= put in order) [+ affairs] → poner en ordento settle one's affairs → poner en orden sus asuntos8. (= deal with) [+ person] I'll soon settle him → ya me encargaré de ponerlo en su sitiothat settled him → con eso se le acabó la tontería9. (Jur) → asignarto settle sth on sb → asignar algo a algnB. VI1. (= establish o.s.) (in a house) → instalarse; (in a country) → establecerse; [first settlers] → establecerseshe visited Paris in 1974 and eventually settled there → visitó París en 1974 y finalmente decidió establecerse allí2. (= come to rest) [bird, insect] → posarse; [dust] → asentarse; [snow] → cuajara deep gloom had settled on the party → un profundo pesimismo se había apoderado del grupomy eyes settled on her immediately → al momento mi mirada se fijó en ella3. (= sink) [sediment] → depositarse; [building] → asentarsethe boat slowly settled in the mud → poco a poco el bote se hundió en el barro4. (= separate) [liquid] → reposar5. (= get comfortable) (in chair) → arrellanarse; (in new job, routine) → adaptarse, establecersehe settled deeper into the cushions → se arrellanó entre los cojinesI couldn't settle to anything → no me podía concentrar en nada, no lograba ponerme a hacer nada6. (= calm down) [weather] → estabilizarse, asentarse; [conditions, situation] → volver a la normalidad, normalizarse; [nerves] → calmarsesee also dust A17. (= reach an agreement) → llegar a un acuerdo or arreglothey settled with us for £12,000 → lo arreglamos extrajudicialmente y nos pagaron 12.000 libras8. (= pay) I'll settle with you on Friday → te pagaré el viernes, ajustaremos cuentas el viernessettle downA. VI + ADV1. (= get comfortable) → ponerse cómodo, acomodarseI settled down in my favourite chair → me puse cómodo or me acomodé or me arrellané en mi silla preferidathey settled down to wait → se prepararon para la espera2. (= apply o.s.) to settle down to sth: after dinner, he settled down to a video → después de cenar se puso a ver un vídeoI couldn't get the children to settle down to work → no conseguía que los niños se pusieran a trabajar3. (= calm down) → calmarse, tranquilizarse4. (= adopt a stable life) → echar raícesI'm not ready to settle down yet → aún no estoy listo para echar raíceswhy don't you settle down and get married? → ¿por qué no sientas cabeza y te casas?5. (= get back to normal) [situation] → volver a la normalidad, normalizarsethings are beginning to settle down → las cosas empiezan a volver a la normalidadB. VT + ADV1. (= make comfortable) → poner cómodo, acomodarhe settled the children down for the night → acostó a los niñoswhy don't you help Philippa unpack and settle her down? → ¿por qué no le ayudas a Philippa a deshacer las maletas e instalarse?2. (= calm down) → calmar, tranquilizarI turned on the TV to settle them down → encendí la tele para calmarlos or tranquilizarlossettle for VI + PREP1. (= accept) → conformarse condon't settle for second best → confórmate sólo con lo mejorI won't settle for less → no me conformo con menosto settle for £250 → convenir en aceptar 250 libras2. (= choose) → decidirse por, escogersettle in VI + ADV (in new home, hotel) → instalarse; (in new job, school) → adaptarsehe's settling in well at his new school → se está adaptando bien a la nueva escuelaare you all settled in? → ¿ya estás instalado?settle on VI + PREP (= choose) → decidirse por, escogersettle up VI + ADV → ajustar cuentas (with sb con algn) I'll pay for everything and we can settle up later → yo pagaré todo y ya ajustaremos cuentas despuéssettle2 [ˈsetl] N → banco m, escaño m (a veces con baúl debajo)Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005settle [ˈsɛtəl] vt (= resolve) [+ argument, matter, problem] → réglerWe are looking for ways to settle our differences → Nous cherchons des manières de régler nos différends.We have renounced the use of force to settle our disputes → Nous avons renoncé à l'usage de la force pour régler nos différends.that's settled then → alors, c'est réglé! (= pay) [+ debt, bill, account] → réglerI'd like to settle my account → J'aimerais régler ma facture.He came out to settle the charge for the hire car → Il est sorti pour régler la location de la voiture. (= calm) [+ nerves] → calmerto settle one's stomach → calmer des maux d'estomac (= colonize) [+ land] → s'établir surTheir grandparents settled the land in 1856 → Leurs grands-parents se sont établis sur cette terre en 1856. vi [person] (make one's home) → s'installerHe finally settled in Paris → Il s'est finalement installé à Paris. [bird, fly] → se poserA bird settled on the roof → Un oiseau s'est posé sur le toit. [sediment, dust] → se déposer (= be still, calm) [person] → se calmerI can't settle today → Je n'arrive pas à me calmer aujourd'hui.to settle to sth → se mettre sérieusement à qchsettle down vi (= calm down) → se calmersettle down! → calme-toi! (= sit comfortably) → s'installerHe poured himself a drink and settled down in front of the TV → Il se versa un verre et s'installa devant la télé.to settle down to do sth → s'installer pour faire qch (in house, with partner) → se rangersettle for vt fus (= accept) → se contenter deDon't settle for second best → Ne vous contentez pas d'un second choix.settle in vi → s'installerHow are you settling in?BUT Comment se passe votre installation?.settle on vt fus (= decide on) → se décider pourWe haven't settled on a date yet → Nous n'avons pas encore fixé de date.Have you settled on a name for the baby? → Avez-vous décidé d'un nom pour le bébé?settle up vi → réglerI'll settle up and then we can go → Je vais régler et on s'en va.to settle up with sb → régler ce que l'on doit à qn, régler à qnAs soon as the money arrived I was able to settle up with him → Dès que l'argent est arrivé, j'ai pu lui régler ce que je lui devais.Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005settle1 n → (Wand)bank fsettle2 vt (= decide) → entscheiden; (= sort out) → regeln, erledigen; problem, question, points → klären; dispute, differences, quarrel → beilegen, schlichten; doubts → ausräumen, beseitigen; date, place → vereinbaren, ausmachen (inf); venue → festlegen or -setzen; deal → abschließen; price → sich einigen auf (+acc), → aushandeln; terms → aushandeln; the result of the game was settled in the first half → das Ergebnis des Spiels stand schon in der ersten Halbzeit fest; when my future is settled → wenn sich meine Zukunft entschieden hat; to settle one’s affairs → seine Angelegenheiten in Ordnung bringen; to settle an estate (Jur) → die Verteilung des Nachlasses regeln; to settle a case out of court → einen Fall außergerichtlich klären; that’s settled then → das ist also klar or geregelt; that settles it → damit wäre der Fall (ja wohl) erledigt; (angry) → jetzt reichts (= pay) bill → begleichen, bezahlen; account → ausgleichen (= calm) nerves, stomach → beruhigen; we need rain to settle the dust → wir brauchen Regen, damit sich der Staub setzt (= place carefully) → legen; (in upright position) → stellen; (= make comfortable for sleep etc) child, invalid → versorgen; pillow → zurechtlegen; to settle oneself comfortably in an armchair → es sich (dat) → in einem Sessel bequem machen; she settled her head back against the headrest → sie lehnte ihren Kopf zurück an die Kopfstütze; to settle oneself to doing something → sich daranmachen, etw zu tun; to settle one’s gaze on somebody/something → seinen Blick auf jdm/etw ruhen lassen (= establish: in house) → unterbringen; to get one’s daughter settled with a husband → seine Tochter verheiraten or unter die Haube bringen (inf) to settle somebody into a house/job → jdm helfen, sich häuslich einzurichten/sich in eine Stellung einzugewöhnen; we’d just settled the children into a new school → wir hatten die Kinder gerade in einer neuen Schule gut untergebracht ? settle in VT (= colonize) land → besiedeln; (= set up) people → ansiedeln (form) to settle money/property on somebody → jdm Geld/Besitz überschreiben or übertragen; (in will) → jdm Geld/Besitz vermachen; to settle an annuity on somebody → für jdn eine Rente aussetzen (inf: = put an end to) I’ll soon settle his nonsense → ich werde ihm schon die Flausen austreiben; I’ll soon settle him → dem werd ichs geben (inf); (verbally also) → dem werd ich was erzählen (inf); that settled him! → da hatte er sein Fett weg (inf) vi (= put down roots) → sesshaft werden; (in country, town, profession) → sich niederlassen; (as settler) → sich ansiedeln; (in house) → sich häuslich niederlassen, sich einrichten; (= feel at home) (in house, town, country) → sich einleben (→ into in +dat); (in job, surroundings) → sich eingewöhnen (→ into in +dat); to settle into a way of life → sich an einen Lebensstil gewöhnen; to settle into a habit → sich (dat) → etw angewöhnen; as he settled into middle age → als er älter und reifer wurde (= become less variable: weather) → beständig werden; the wind settled in the east → der Wind kam schließlich aus Osten (= become calm, child, matters, stomach) → sich beruhigen; (panic, excitement) → sich legen; (= become less excitable or restless) → zur Ruhe kommen, ruhiger werden; he couldn’t settle to anything → er konnte sich auf nichts konzentrieren (= come to rest, sit down, person, bird, insect) → sich niederlassen or setzen; (dust) → sich setzen or legen; (= sink slowly, subside, building, walls) → sich senken; (ground, liquid, sediment, coffee grounds) → sich setzen; (wine) → sich beruhigen; to settle comfortably in an armchair → es sich (dat) → in einem Sessel gemütlich or bequem machen; the boat settled in the water → das Boot hörte auf zu schaukeln; fog/silence settled over the city → Nebel/Stille legte sich über die Stadt or breitete sich über der Stadt aus; gloom settled over the meeting → eine bedrückte Stimmung breitete sich in der Versammlung aus ? dust (Jur) to settle (out of court) → sich vergleichen (= pay) → bezahlen ? also settle withCollins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007settle1 [ˈsɛtl] n → cassapanca con schienale altosettle2 [ˈsɛtl]1. vta. (place carefully) → sistemareto settle o.s., get settled → sistemarsib. (decide, finalize, details, date) → definire, concordare; (pay, bill, account) → regolare, saldare; (solve, problem) → risolvere; (difficulty) → appianare; (dispute, argument) → comporreto settle a case or claim out of court → definire una causa in via amichevolethat's settled then → allora è decisothat settles it! (I've decided) → ecco, ho deciso! (indignant) → questo è il colmo!c. (calm down, nerves) → distendere; (doubts) → dissipareto settle one's stomach → calmare il mal di stomacod. (colonize, land) → colonizzaree. (Law) to settle sth on sb → intestare qc a qn2. via. (bird, insect) → posarsi; (sediment, dust, snow) → depositarsi; (building) → assestarsi; (conditions, situation) → stabilizzarsi; (weather) → mettersi al bello; (emotions) → calmarsi; (nerves) → distendersito settle to sth → applicarsi a qcI couldn't settle to anything → non riuscivo a concentrarmib. (go to live, in town, country) → stabilirsi; (in new house) → sistemarsi, installarsi; (as colonist) → insediarsito feel settled (in a place) → sentirsi a casac. to settle with sb for the price of sth → concordare il prezzo di qc con qncan I settle with you later? → posso darti i soldi più tardi?to settle out of court (Law) → giungere a un accordo in via amichevoleto settle on sth (choose) → decidere or optare per qcsettle down vi + adv (person, in house, armchair) → sistemarsi; (become calmer) → calmarsi; (after wild youth) → mettere la testa a posto; (situation) → sistemarsi, tornare alla normalitàto settle down to work → mettersi a lavorarehas he settled down in his new job? → si è adattato bene al nuovo lavoro?to get married and settle down → mettere su casa (e famiglia)settle for vi + prep to settle for sth → accontentarsi di qche settled for £100 → ha accettato 100 sterlinesettle in vi + adv (in new house) → sistemarsi, installarsi; (in new job, neighbourhood) → ambientarsisettle up vi + adv to settle up (with sb) → saldare or regolare i conti (con qn)Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995settle (ˈsetl) verb1. to place in a position of rest or comfort. I settled myself in the armchair. gerieflik maak يَضَعُ بصورَةٍ مُريحَه، يُجْلِسُ разполагам (се) pôr(-se) à vontade uvelebit se sich niederlassen sætte sig til rette κάθομαι αναπαυτικά instalar, colocar (mugavalt) sisse seadma ساكن شدن istuutua installer לְהִשתַּקֵע आराम करना smjestiti se, namjestiti se elhelyezkedik menempatkan setjast, koma sér fyrir sistemarsi, mettersi 落着く 자리잡다 įsitaisyti novietot; novietoties; iekārtoties meletakkan diri dalam keadaan yang selesa zich installeren anbringe, sette til rette układać, usadawiać się ميشتول: په ځاى كول: كښې منډل، كښېكښل، تخته كول: بېخ ته كښېناستل: په كار كېدل، لګېدل: متوجه كېدل: سره منل ، موافقې ته رسيدل: دقانون له لارې وركول: برابرول، سمول: روڼول غلى كول، كرارول، پرېكړه كول، فيصله كول: رڼېدل (دترسب په واسط) ميشتېدل: ډوبيدل: سرته رسول pôr(-se) à vontade a se instala (confortabil) усаживаться, устраиваться uvelebiť sa namestiti (se) smestiti se sätta (lägga) till rätta หยุดพัก yerleşmek 安坐 влаштовуватися, усістися قیام کرنا đến nghỉ trên cái gì 安坐2. to come to rest. Dust had settled on the books. op neerkom يَسْتَريح трупам (се) depositar-se usadit se sich legen lægge sig κατακάθομαι asentarse katma, langema آرام گرفتن laskeutua se déposer (sur) לָנוּח टिकना slegnuti se letelepedik; leszáll meliputi setjast posarsi 降りる 내려앉다 nusėsti nosēsties berkumpul neerstrijken legge/senke seg osiadać كرارول depositar-se a se uita fix la; a-i cădea ochii pe оседать usadiť sa nabrati se spustiti se slå sig till ro, lägga sig ผ่อนคลาย konmak, yerleşmek 落在 осідати جمنا đọng, đậu 降落3. to soothe. I gave him a pill to settle his nerves. kalmeer يُهَدِّئ успокоявам (се) acalmar uklidnit beruhigen berolige ηρεμώ, κατευνάζωcalmar rahustama تسكين دادن rauhoittaa calmer לְהַרגִיע शान्त करना umiriti megnyugtat menenangkan róa, sefa calmare 静める 진정시키다 nuraminti nomierināt menenangkan kalmerenberoligeuspokajać تسكين وركول،ارامتيا وركول acalmar a calma успокаивать upokojiť pomiriti smiriti lugna สงบ yatıştırmak 使平靜 приводити до ладу; заспокоювати سکون دینا nguội dân 使镇静4. to go and live. Many Scots settled in New Zealand. verhuis na يَسْتَقِر заселвам се fixar-se usadit se sich niederlassen bosætte sig εγκαθίσταμαι, αποικίζωinstalarse, establecerse elama asuma منزل كردن muuttaa s'établir לְהִתיַשֵב बसना naseliti se letelepedik menetap setjast að stabilirsi 定住する 정착하다 apsigyventi apmesties menetap zich vestigenslå seg ned, bosette seg osiedlać się لارې وركول fixar-se a se stabili поселяться usadiť sa naseliti se preseliti se slå sig ner, bosätta sig ตั้งถิ่นฐาน gidip yerleşmek 移民定居 осідати, заселяти بسنا định cư 侨居,定居 5. to reach a decision or agreement. Have you settled with the builders when they are to start work?; The dispute between management and employees is still not settled. oplos يَصِل إلى قَرار разбирам се resolver dohodnout (se), urovnat klären aftale; bilægge κανονίζω, διευθετώ, έρχομαι σε συμφωνία acordar, decidir, fijar kokkuleppele jõudma فيصله دادن sopia décider, régler לְסַכֵּם सहमति पर पहुंचना, समझौता करना odlučiti megállapodik mencapai persetujuan útkljá; semja decidere; risolvere 解決する 동의하다 susitarti, išspręsti nokārtot (jautājumu u.tml.) mencapai persetujuan regelenavgjøre, slutte forlik ustalać, załatwiać فيصله كول resolver a decide, a reglementa договариваться; улаживать dohodnúť (sa), urovnať, vyriešiť dogovoriti se dogovoriti se avtala, komma överens om, ordna, klara upp กำหนด anlaşmaya varmak 達成協議 вирішувати, домовлятися فیصلہ لینا giải quyết 决定,达成协议 6. to pay (a bill). betaal يَدْفَع الفاتورَه оправям сметка liquidar vyrovnat begleichen betale εξοφλώ, τακτοποιώ λογαριασμό pagar, saldar la cuenta maksma پرداختن maksaa régler לְשַלֵם बिल का भुगतान करना namiriti, platiti kifizet membayar gera upp pagare, saldare 支払う 지불하다 apmokėti samaksāt; nokārtot rēķinu menjelaskan afrekenengjøre oppregulować پرداخت کول liquidar a achita оплачивать vyrovnať, zaplatiť poravnati platiti betala, göra upp จ่ายหนี้ ödemek 付帳 розраховуватися, сплатити قیمت چکانا thanh toán 付帐ˈsettlement noun1. an agreement. The two sides have at last reached a settlement. ooreenkoms إّفاق споразумение acordo dohoda das Übereinkommen/bringen forlig συμφωνία, ρύθμιση, διακανονισμόςacuerdo, convenio kokkulepe توافق sopimus accordהסדר समझौता nagodba, ugovor egyezség persetujuan samkomulag accordo 協定 해결 susitarimas, sprendimas vienošanās; (jautājuma) nokārtošana persetujuan regelingordning, avtaleporozumienie ميشتېدنه، استوګنه، ځاى په ځا كېدنه، تل ته ناست، تل ته كښېناستونكى: دحسابونو پرېكړه، تصفيه، حساب سپينونه: شك لرې كونه، اختلاف حل كونه: په پردۍ خاوره كې ميشتېدنه: يو څو كوره (چې يو ځاى سره پراته وي): بانډه، دېره acordo acord соглашение dohoda dogovor sporazum uppgörelse การตกลง anlaşma 協議 угода, домовленість تصفیہ، سمجھوتا sự dàn xếp 解决,协议 2. a small community. a farming settlement. gemeenskap مُسْتَوْطَنَه колония comunidade osada die Siedlung bosættelse; -bosættelse οικισμός, καταυλισμόςpoblado, pueblo, colonia asula كولوني؛ماندگاه asutus colonieיישוב समुदाय naselje, naseobina telep(ülés) permukiman samfélag colonia 居住地 공동체 gyvenvietė apmetne; apdzīvota vieta penempatan vestigingbebyggelse, bosetning osada ځاى په ځا comunidade colonie поселение osada naselbina naseobina bosättning, nybygge ชุมชนล็ก ๆ yerleşim alanı, meskûn yer 小社區 поселення; колонія کسی علاقے کی آبادکاری khu định cư 小住宅区ˈsettler noun a person who settles in a country that is being newly populated. They were among the early settlers on the east coast of America. setlaar مُسْتَوْطِن заселник colono osadník der Siedler/die Siedlerin nybygger; bosætter άποικοςcolonizador uusasukas مهاجر uudisasukas colon מִתיַשֵב उपनिवेशी, अधिवासी kolonist, naseljenik telepes pemukim landnemi colono 移住者 이주자 gyventojas, naujakurys kolonists peneroka kolonistnybygger, kolonistosadnik مهاجر colono colonist поселенец osadník naseljenec doseljenik nybyggare ผู้ตั้งถิ่นฐาน göçmen 移民 поселенець نئی جگہ جاکر بسنے والا người định cư 移民,侨民 settle down1. to (cause to) become quiet, calm and peaceful. He waited for the audience to settle down before he spoke; She settled the baby down at last. laat kalm word تَسْتَتِب الأمور укротявам (се) sossegar(-se) utišit (se) zur Ruhe kommen falde til ro καταλαγιάζω, ηρεμώ, ησυχάζωcalmarse, tranquilizarse rahunema, rahustama آرام كردن rauhoittua calmer לְהֵרָגַע शांत करना smiriti elcsendesedik; lehiggad menjadi tenang koma sér fyrir; róast calmarsi 静まる (흥분 따위가) 가라앉다 nurimti, nuraminti nomierināt; apklusināt; nomierināties; apklust tenang bedarenfalle til ro, komme i orden uspokajać się آرام کول sossegar(-se) a (se) calma успокаивать utíšiť (sa) umiriti (se) umiriti se [få att] lugna sig, bli tyst เงียบ; สงบ sakinleşmek (使)平靜下來 заспокоюватися پر سکون، خاموش ہو جانا trở nên bình tĩnh 平静下来2. to make oneself comfortable. She settled (herself) down in the back of the car and went to sleep. jou gerieflik maak يَسْتَريح настанявам (се) acomodar-se uvelebit se sich niederlassen slå sig ned βολεύομαιponerse cómodo, acomodarse, instalarse (end) mugavalt sisse seadma جاخوش كردن asettautua s'installer לָנוּחַ आराम करना udobno se smjestiti elhelyezkedik, letelepedik mapan koma sér fyrir mettersi comodo 落着く 자리잡다 įsitaisyti iekārtoties; ierīkoties meletakkan diri dalam keadaan yang selesa gemakkelijk gaan zitten sette seg til rette układać się, usadawiać راحته كيدل acomodar-se a se instala (confortabil), a se face confortabil устраиваться uvelebiť sa namestiti se zavaliti se slå sig ner, sätta (lägga) sig till rätta นั่งอย่างสบาย yerleşmek 舒適地坐下或躺下 влаштовуватися اطمینان حاصل کرنا làm cho thoải mái 舒适地坐下(或躺下) 3. to begin to concentrate on something, eg work. He settled down to (do) his schoolwork. begin يَتَرَكَّز залавям се с começar a zabrat se do sich widmen gå igang med στρώνομαι να κάνω κτ. ponerse keskenduma متمركز شدن keskittyä se mettre (sérieusement) à לְהִתרַכֵּז किसी चीज पर केन्द्रित करना latiti se, prihvatiti se nečega hozzáfog vminek berkonsentrasi koma sér að verki (mettersi sotto a) 身を入れる 전념하다 imtis pievērsties mula menumpukan zich zetten aan komme i gang med zabierać się poważnie do ځاى په ځا كېدنه começar a a se pune (serios) pe приниматься pustiť sa do posvetiti se skoncentrisati se samla sig เริ่มตั้งสมาธิ ...-e koyulmak, kendini ...-e vermek 開始專心於某事 заглиблюватися توجہ دینا bắt đầu chú ý vào cái gì 专心于settle in to become used to and comfortable in new surroundings. gewoond raak يَسْتَوْطِن، يَسْتَقِر свиквам с estabelecer-se adaptovat se sich einrichten falde til προσαρμόζομαιinstalarse kohanema عادت كردن sopeutua s'adapter להסתדר सुव्यवस्थित होना, स्थिरता प्राप्त करना useliti se (u kuću), naviknuti se na (novu okolinu) berendezkedik mapan aðlagast stabilirsi, sistemarsi 落着く 안정되다 apsiprasti iekārtoties; aprast; iejusties menyesuaikan diri zich thuisvoelen finne seg til rette zainstalować się عادت کول estabelecer-se a se adapta осваиваться adaptovať sa prilagoditi se navići se finna sig till rätta, installera sig คุ้นเคยกับสิ่งรอบ ๆ alışmak 適應新環境 влаштуватися на новому місті پر سکون اور عادی ہو جانا ổn định 适应新的环境settle on to agree about or decide. besluit يُوافِق على، يُقَرِّر спирам се на decidir dohodnout (se) sich einigen auf bestemme sig for διαλέγω, ορίζω, αποφασίζω ponerse de acuerdo (sobre) kokku leppima, otsustama به توافق رسيدن päätyä se mettre d'accord sur לְהַחלִיט सहमति या फैसला करना dogovoriti se, odlučiti dönt (vki, vmi mellett) menyetujui koma sér niður á decidere 合意する 결정하다, 동의하다 susitarti vienoties par bersetuju kiezenbestemme seg forustalić موافقې ته رسيدل decidir a se pune de acord asupra остановиться на dohodnúť (sa) dogovoriti se (glede česa) složiti se bestämma sig för เลือก karar vermek 同意,決定 погоджуватися متفق ہونا یا فیصلہ کرنا quyết định 同意,决定 settle up to pay (a bill). He asked the waiter for the bill, and settled up. betaal يَدْفَعُ الحِساب плащам pagar zaplatit begleichen afregne τακτοποιώ λογαριασμό pagar, saldar la cuenta (ära) maksma پرداختن maksaa régler לְשַלֵם भुगतान करना međusobno se namiriti, obračunati kifizet membayar gera upp, borga pagare, regolare 清算する 지불하다 atsiskaityti, užsimokėti norēķināties menjelaskan afrekenengjøre opp, betale regningen uregulować rachunek پرداختن pagar a achita оплатить zaplatiť poravnati platiti betala, göra upp จ่ายเงิน hesabı ödemek 付帳 розраховуватися قرضہ وغیرہ ادا کرنا thanh toán hóa đơn 付帐Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.settle → يَحِلُّ urovnat ordne regeln διευθετώ arreglar hoitaa kuntoon régler izgladiti risolvere 解決する 정하다 oplossen legge til rette osiąść resolver урегулировать klara upp แก้ปัญหา yoluna koymak giải quyết 解决Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009settle v. asentar, fijar; asegurar. English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
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settle verb
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B2 If you settle an argument, you solve the problem and stop arguing: to settle a dispute
settle verb
(LIVE)
B2 to start living in a place where you are going to live for a long time: He travelled around Europe for years before finally settling in Vienna.
settle verb
(DECIDE)
B2 to decide or arrange something: [ often passive ] Right, that's settled. We're going to Spain.
settle verb
(RELAX)
to relax into a comfortable position: I yawned, and settled back on the sofa. [ often reflexive ] She settled herself into the chair opposite.
settle verb
(PAY)
If you settle a bill or a debt, you pay the money that you owe: I've got some bills to settle.
settle verb
(MOVE DOWN)
to move down towards the ground or the bottom of something and then stay there: Do you think the snow will settle? See also
the dust settles
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settle down
settle (sb) down
settle for sth
settle in
settle on/upon sth
settle up
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同意, 確定, 決定…
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resolver, decidir, acomodarse…
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च्या बद्दल काही निर्णयाप्रत येणे, सहमती होणे वा असहमती नाहीशी होणे, व्यवस्था लावणे…
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(口論などを)収拾する, 和解する, (生活が)落ち着く…
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halletmek, çözmek, çözüm yolu bulmak…
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régler, (s’)installer, s’installer…
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resoldre, instal·lar-se, establir-se…
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zich installeren, neerstrijken, kalmeren…
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तय हो जाना, सुलझ जाना, व्यवस्थित करना…
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સ્થાયી થવું, નિર્ણય અથવા કરાર સુધી પહોંચવા માટે, ગોઠવવું…
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sætte sig til rette, lægge sig, berolige…
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sätta (lägga) till rätta, slå sig till ro, lägga sig…
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meletakkan diri dalam keadaan yang selesa, berkumpul, menenangkan…
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sich niederlassen, sich legen, beruhigen…
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bilegge, avgjøre, få en slutt på…
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طے کرنا, تصفیہ کرنا, مقرر یا طے کرنا…
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влаштовуватися, усістися, осідати…
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улаживать, разрешать (спор), поселяться…
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يُسَوّي (المُشْكِلة), يَسْتَقِرّ, يُرَتِّب…
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uvelebit se, usadit se, uklidnit…
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menempatkan, meliputi, menenangkan…
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đến nghỉ trên cái gì, đọng, đậu…
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rozstrzygać, osiąść, osiedlić się…
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합의를 보다, 논쟁을 해결하다, 정착하다…
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risolvere (discussione), stabilirsi, sistemarsi…
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settleverb uk
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settle verb
(ARGUMENT)
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B2 If you settle an argument, you solve the problem and stop arguing: to settle a dispute
settle verb
(LIVE)
B2 to start living in a place where you are going to live for a long time: He travelled around Europe for years before finally settling in Vienna.
settle verb
(DECIDE)
B2 to decide or arrange something: [ often passive ] Right, that's settled. We're going to Spain.
settle verb
(RELAX)
to relax into a comfortable position: I yawned, and settled back on the sofa. [ often reflexive ] She settled herself into the chair opposite.
settle verb
(PAY)
If you settle a bill or a debt, you pay the money that you owe: I've got some bills to settle.
settle verb
(MOVE DOWN)
to move down towards the ground or the bottom of something and then stay there: Do you think the snow will settle? See also
the dust settles
Phrasal verbs
settle down
settle (sb) down
settle for sth
settle in
settle on/upon sth
settle up
(Definition of settle from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Translations of settle
in Chinese (Traditional)
同意, 確定, 決定…
See more
in Chinese (Simplified)
同意, 确定, 决定…
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in Spanish
resolver, decidir, acomodarse…
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in Portuguese
apaziguar, chegar a um acordo, acomodar-se…
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in more languages
in Marathi
in Japanese
in Turkish
in French
in Catalan
in Dutch
in Tamil
in Hindi
in Gujarati
in Danish
in Swedish
in Malay
in German
in Norwegian
in Urdu
in Ukrainian
in Russian
in Telugu
in Arabic
in Bengali
in Czech
in Indonesian
in Thai
in Vietnamese
in Polish
in Korean
in Italian
च्या बद्दल काही निर्णयाप्रत येणे, सहमती होणे वा असहमती नाहीशी होणे, व्यवस्था लावणे…
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(口論などを)収拾する, 和解する, (生活が)落ち着く…
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TO DECIDEOK then, we're going to Spain. That's settled.
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decide I've decided to move to Sweden.fix mainly UK The price has been fixed at £10.set Have you set a date for the wedding?finalize We've chosen a venue for the wedding, but we haven't finalized the details yet.settle on/upon Have you settled on a place to live yet?resolve I resolve to start exercising regularly.make up your mind I like them both - I just can't make up my mind which one to pick.be torn between informal I'm torn between the fish and the beef.
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Let's settle on a time for the meeting.
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decideagreefixchoosesetdetermineestablish
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disagreeLet's settle matters between us once and for all.
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put in orderdispose properlyarrangebring to orderreconcileresolveclear upstraighten outrectifyput to rest
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disarrangeupsetconfuseIt's wise to try to settle one's accounts monthly.
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paydischargeacquit oneself ofdispose ofmake goodclearsatisfyThe Pilgrims settled in Massachusetts.
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move tolocatesituatepopulateestablish oneselfcolonizeput down rootstake rootlodgeinhabitpeoplemake one's homeset up housekeeping
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wanderemigrateThe sedative settled her nerves.
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calmbring to restsoothequietcomposeallaypacify
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agitateexcitedisturbroilBits of cork settled in the wine bottle.
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deposit dregsdescend graduallycollect at the bottomprecipitateclarifyclearThe house is settling.
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sinkdropdroopsagfind one's level
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riseascendThe bird settled on a high branch.
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come to restlandalightlightperchsit down
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