settle
US /ˈsɛtl/
・UK /'setl/
A2
verb
- To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
- To end some troubles by reaching an agreement
- To become accustomed to a new environment
- (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
noun
- Type of wooden seat
Examples
He settled back in his chair to watch television. She settled down for a quiet doze on the sofa.
He has now settled permanently in London.