to end an argument or disagreement
They decided to settle their dispute with a simple agreement.
彼らは単純な合意で争いを解決することに決めました。
to decide or arrange something finally
He needed to settle his business matters before leaving.
彼は出発前にビジネスの問題を片付ける必要がありました。
to make a place your permanent home
After traveling for years, she chose to settle in a small town.
何年も旅をした後、彼女は小さな町に定住することを選びました。
to make your permanent home in a new area as colonists
The pioneers were the first to settle this land.
開拓者たちはこの土地に最初に植民地を築いた人々でした。
to make yourself or someone else comfortable in a new position
She tried to settle into the soft chair for a nap.
彼女は柔らかい椅子に落ち着いて昼寝をしようとしました。
to put something carefully so it doesn't move
He had to settle the books firmly on the shelf.
彼は本をしっかりと棚に置かなければなりませんでした。
to become or make someone calm or relaxed
A warm drink can help settle your mind before bed.
温かい飲み物は就寝前に心を落ち着かせるのに役立ちます。
to fall and stay on something for a while
Fog began to settle over the valley in the evening.
夕方になると、霧が谷間に降り始めました。
to sink down slowly
The powder will settle to the bottom if you don't stir it.
かき混ぜないと粉末が底に沈みます。
to pay money you owe
They agreed to settle the debt with monthly payments.
彼らは月々の支払いで借金を清算することに合意しました。
an old-fashioned wooden seat with a high back and storage space
The antique settle by the fireplace was very comfortable.
暖炉のそばにあるアンティークの背もたれ付きベンチはとても快適でした。