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settlenoun countable UK /ˈset(ə)l/ 1 a long wooden chair for two or three people that usually has a container under the seat for keeping things in Synonyms and related words
Chairs and parts of chairs
settlenoun countable US /ˈset(ə)l/ 1 a long wooden chair for two or three people that usually has a container under the seat for keeping things in Synonyms and related words
Chairs and parts of chairs
settle
1 intransitive/transitive to end an argument by making an agreementWe are going to settle our differences, once and for all. Neither side shows any intention of settling at this stage. Synonyms and related words
Ending, solving and avoiding arguments and fights ADR agree to differ/disagree alternative dispute resolution 1a to end a legal disagreement by the decision of a court or by making an agreementsettle something out of court (=without asking a court to decide): The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. Synonyms and related words
Judgments, verdicts and official orders acquit acquittal affiliation order
Nouns frequently used with settle ▪ argument, conflict, differences, dispute, quarrel
2 transitive to pay all the money that you owe to a particular person or companyHe has 30 days to settle his bill. The insurance company is refusing to settle the claim. Synonyms and related words
To pay, or to not pay money you owe 3 transitive usually passiveto decide something definitelyit is settled that: It was settled that they would leave before dark. Synonyms and related words 4 intransitive if something such as dust, sand, or snow settles, it falls downwards through the air or water until it reaches the ground or the bottom of somethingIt took a while for the silt and mud to settle. settle on: Flakes of snow settled on the windscreen. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 5 intransitive to go and live permanently in a particular placesettle in: Her relatives had come to America and settled in Boston. Synonyms and related words
To live, stay or work in a particular place 5a transitive usually passiveto go to live in a place that does not have many people, and start to make it into a communityWhen was this city first settled? Synonyms and related words
To live, stay or work in a particular place
6 intransitive if the ground or a building settles, it gradually sinks down Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 7 intransitive/transitive to make yourself or someone else comfortable and relaxed in a particular place or positionsettle someone into/in/on something: She settled the little boy on the next stool to her. settle back: I settled back into a comfortable chair and waited. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become calm and stop worrying Synonyms and related words
To make someone less nervous or upset 8 intransitive/transitive to become calm after being upset, nervous, or excited, or to make someone do this Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become calm and stop worrying 8a if your nerves or stomach settle or are settled, they become calm again after you have felt upset, nervous, or excitedLet your stomach settle before having anything to eat. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become calm and stop worrying Synonyms and related words
Physical sensations associated with emotions
9 transitive to deal with all the details of something so that no more needs to be done to itYou need a lawyer to help you settle your affairs. Synonyms and related words 10 transitive to put something carefully in a placeShe settled her pack on her back, and set off. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to put something somewhere 11 intransitive mainly literaryto begin to have an effect on someone or somethingsettle over/on/in: Fear settled over her heart. a feeling of nausea settling in his stomach Synonyms and related words 12 intransitive to stop flying and land in a particular placesettle on: A large fly settled on the bread. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 13 intransitive mainly literaryif your eyes settle on someone or something, you begin to look at themsettle on: Her eyes settled on the man in the corner. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to look or not look
settle someone’s estate settle an (old) score (with someone) that settles it
settle down settle for settle in settle into settle on settle up settle
1 intransitive/transitive to end an argument by making an agreementWe are going to settle our differences, once and for all. Neither side shows any intention of settling at this stage. Synonyms and related words
Ending, solving and avoiding arguments and fights ADR agree to disagree/differ alternative dispute resolution 1a to end a legal disagreement by the decision of a court or by making an agreementsettle something out of court (=without asking a court to decide): The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. Synonyms and related words
Judgments, verdicts and official orders acquit acquittal affiliation order
Nouns frequently used with settle ▪ argument, conflict, differences, dispute, quarrel
2 intransitive to go and live permanently in a particular placesettle in: Her relatives had come to America and settled in Boston. Synonyms and related words
To live, stay or work in a particular place 2a transitive usually passiveto go to live in a place that does not have many people, and start to make it into a communityWhen was this city first settled? Synonyms and related words
To live, stay or work in a particular place
3 intransitive if something such as dust, sand, or snow settles, it falls downward through the air or water until it reaches the ground or the bottom of somethingIt took a while for the silt and mud to settle. settle on: Flakes of snow settled on the windshield. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 4 transitive to pay all the money that you owe to a particular person or companyHe has 30 days to settle his bill. The insurance company is refusing to settle the claim. Synonyms and related words
To pay, or to not pay money you owe 5 transitive usually passiveto decide something definitelyit is settled that: It was settled that they would leave before dark. Synonyms and related words 6 intransitive if the ground or a building settles, it gradually sinks down Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 7 transitive to deal with all the details of something so that no more needs to be done to itYou need a lawyer to help you settle your affairs. Synonyms and related words 8 intransitive/transitive to make yourself or someone else comfortable and relaxed in a particular place or positionsettle back: I settled back into a comfortable chair and waited. settle someone into/in/on something: She settled the little boy on the next stool to her. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become calm and stop worrying Synonyms and related words
To make someone less nervous or upset 9 intransitive/transitive to become calm after being upset, nervous, or excited, or to make someone do this Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become calm and stop worrying 9a if your nerves or stomach settle or are settled, they become calm again after you have felt upset, nervous, or excitedLet your stomach settle before having anything to eat. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become calm and stop worrying Synonyms and related words
Physical sensations associated with emotions
10 intransitive mainly literaryto begin to have an effect on someone or somethingsettle over/on/in: Fear settled over her heart. a feeling of nausea settling in his stomach Synonyms and related words 11 transitive to put something carefully in a placeShe settled her pack on her back, and set off. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to put something somewhere 12 intransitive mainly literaryif your eyes settle on someone or something, you begin to look at themsettle on: Her eyes settled on the man in the corner. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to look or not look 13 intransitive to stop flying and land in a particular placesettle on: A large fly settled on the bread. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards
settle an (old) score (with someone) settle someone’s estate that settles it
settle down settle for settle in settle into settle on settle up |