ALL meanings of settle down
set·tle down
S s - verb with object settle down to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions). 1
- verb with object settle down to place in a desired state or in order: to settle one's affairs. 1
- verb with object settle down to pay, as a bill. 1
- verb with object settle down to close (an account) by payment. 1
- verb with object settle down to migrate to and organize (an area, territory, etc.); colonize: The pilgrims settled Plymouth. 1
- verb with object settle down to cause to take up residence: They settled immigrants in urban areas. 1
- verb with object settle down to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers: The French settled this colony with army veterans. 1
- verb with object settle down to quiet, calm, or bring to rest (the nerves, stomach, etc.). 1
- verb with object settle down to stop from annoying or opposing: A sharp word will settle that youngster. 1
- verb with object settle down to conclude or resolve: to settle a dispute. 1
- verb with object settle down to make stable; place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis. 1
- verb with object settle down to cause (a liquid) to become clear by depositing dregs. 1
- verb with object settle down to cause (dregs, sediment, etc.) to sink or be deposited. 1
- verb with object settle down to cause to sink down gradually; make firm or compact. 1
- verb with object settle down to dispose of finally; close up: to settle an estate. 1
- verb with object settle down Law. to secure (property, title, etc.) on or to a person by formal or legal process. to terminate (legal proceedings) by mutual consent of the parties. 1
- verb without object settle down to decide, arrange, or agree (often followed by on or upon): to settle on a plan of action. 1
- verb without object settle down to arrange matters in dispute; come to an agreement: to settle with a person. 1
- verb without object settle down to pay a bill; make a financial arrangement (often followed by up). 1
- verb without object settle down to take up residence in a new country or place: Many Frenchmen settled along the Mississippi River following La Salle's explorations. 1
- verb without object settle down to come to rest, as from flight: A bird settled on a bough. 1
- verb without object settle down to gather, collect, or become fixed in a particular place, direction, etc.: A cold settled in my head. 1
- verb without object settle down to become calm or composed (often followed by down): I'll wait until the class settles before starting the lesson. 1
- verb without object settle down to come to rest (often followed by down): We settled down for the night at an old country inn. 1
- verb without object settle down to sink down gradually; subside. 1
- verb without object settle down to become clear by the sinking of suspended particles, as a liquid. 1
- verb without object settle down to sink to the bottom, as sediment. 1
- verb without object settle down to become firm or compact, as the ground. 1
- verb without object settle down (of a female animal) to become pregnant; conceive. 1
- intransitivephrasal verbs settle down start to lead domesticated life 1
- intransitivephrasal verbs settle down become stable 1
- intransitivephrasal verbs settle down become calmer 1
- intransitivephrasal verbs settle down become comfortable 1
- phrasal verb settle down When someone settles down, they start living a quiet life in one place, especially when they get married or buy a house. 0
- phrasal verb settle down If a situation or a person that has been going through a lot of problems or changes settles down, they become calm. 0
- phrasal verb settle down If you settle down to do something or to something, you prepare to do it and concentrate on it. 0
- phrasal verb settle down If you settle down for the night, you get ready to lie down and sleep. 0
- verb settle down to make or become quiet and orderly 0
- verb settle down to apply oneself diligently 0
- verb settle down to adopt an orderly and routine way of life, take up a permanent post, etc, esp after marriage 0
- noun settle down to take up permanent residence, a regular job, etc.; lead a more routine, stable life, as after marriage 0
- noun settle down to become less nervous, restless, or erratic 0
- noun settle down to become calm as by diminishing in force 0
- noun settle down to apply oneself steadily or attentively 0