settle
🇺🇸
/ˈsetl/
🇬🇧
/ˈsetl/
verb
B2
to end an argument or disagreement
They decided to settle their dispute with a simple agreement.
B2
to decide or arrange something finally
He needed to settle his business matters before leaving.
B2
to make a place your permanent home
After traveling for years, she chose to settle in a small town.
B2
to make your permanent home in a new area as colonists
The pioneers were the first to settle this land.
R
to make yourself or someone else comfortable in a new position
She tried to settle into the soft chair for a nap.
R
to put something carefully so it doesn't move
He had to settle the books firmly on the shelf.
R
to become or make someone calm or relaxed
A warm drink can help settle your mind before bed.
R
to fall and stay on something for a while
Fog began to settle over the valley in the evening.
R
to sink down slowly
The powder will settle to the bottom if you don't stir it.
R
to pay money you owe
They agreed to settle the debt with monthly payments.
noun
R
an old-fashioned wooden seat with a high back and storage space
The antique settle by the fireplace was very comfortable.
translation
to end an argument or disagreement; to decide or arrange something finally; to make a place your permanent home; to make your permanent home in a new area as colonists; to make yourself or someone else comfortable in a new position; to put something carefully so it doesn't move; to become or make someone calm or relaxed; to fall and stay on something for a while; to sink down slowly; to pay money you owe
an old-fashioned wooden seat with a high back and storage space
Word Forms
3rd Present
settles
Past
settled
Perfect
settled
Progressive
settling
Plural
settles