settle down

phrasal verb

Word Forms

1
intransitive/transitive same as settle
The kids will settle down after they’ve had a nap.
2
intransitive to begin to live a quieter life by getting married or staying permanently in a place
Are you ever going to settle down and get married?
Synonyms and related words
To live, stay or work in a particular place
live
arrive
settle down
3
intransitive to make yourself comfortable in a place, especially in order to do something that will take a lot of time or effort
I settled down in front of the television for the evening.
settle down to (do) something:
She took a seat and settled down to wait.
Synonyms and related words
To become familiar with a new situation or way of living
settle into
adjust
grow into