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.