Definition of settle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
conflict resolutiontr. resolve a dispute or problemtr.
- They settled the argument peacefully.
2.
financetr. pay a bill or debttr.
- He settled the tab before leaving the restaurant..
3.
establish stabilityintr. adopt a more steady or secure style of lifeintr.
- After years of traveling, he decided to settle in a small town..
4.
resideintr. establish a residence or communityintr.
- They settled in the new town last year.
5.
calmnessintr. become calm or quietintr.
- The crowd settled after the announcement.
6.
comfortintr. make oneself comfortableintr.
- He settled into the armchair with a book.
7.
planningtr. arrange or fix in a desired ordertr.
- She settled the papers neatly on the desk.
8.
legaltr. end a legal dispute without courttr.
- They decided to settle out of court.
Noun
1.
storage seatUK seat for two or more people with storageUK
- They stored blankets in the settle's seat.
2.
furnitureDated UK long wooden bench with a backDated UK
- The old settle was placed by the fireplace.
Images of settle
seat for two or more people with storage 
long wooden bench with a back
Expressions with settle
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become calm after being agitated
After the storm, the sea began to settle down.
accept something even if it is less than wanted
She didn't want the job but settled for it.
get used to living in a new place
It took me a while to settle in after moving.
become comfortable and relaxed in a new place or situation
It took her a while to settle into her new job.
accept something below desired standard
She didn't want to settle for less in her career.
agree on something after thinking about choices
They settled on a date for the meeting.
calm oneself down
She took deep breaths to settle her nerves before the speech.
make the stomach feel less upset or queasy
A small bowl of rice helped settle his stomach after the flight.
make things fair by dealing with past wrongs
He wanted to settle the score after what happened.
calm an upset stomach or reduce nausea
Ginger tea can settle the stomach after a big meal.
pay what is owed, typically to conclude a matter
After dinner, we decided to settle up and leave the restaurant..
reach a selection after thinking or discussion
After two hours, they settled upon a date everyone could manage.
wait for a situation to calm down
Let's wait and let the dust settle before making any decisions.
unresolved issue needing resolution or retribution
He has a score to settle with his old rival.
resolve a conflict or grievance with someone
He wanted to settle a score with his old rival.
resolve a past conflict or grievance
He wanted to settle an old score with his rival.
accept something less ideal
She didn't want to settle for second best in her career.
resolve past conflicts or disputes
The two families met to settle old scores and move forward.
organize personal matters before a major change
He decided to settle his affairs before moving abroad.
come to an agreement after a conflict
The two parties managed to settle their differences amicably.
take revenge for past wrongs or grievances
She decided to settle scores after years of silence.
make an agreement or compromise with someone
They settled with the company after the lawsuit.
wait for a situation or feeling to become calm or clear
Let the argument settle before talking again.
pay money owed to someone
He worked extra hours to settle accounts with the landlord.
Origin of settle
Old English, setl (seat) + -an (to make)
Terms with settle included in their meaning
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debt settlement
settle a debt or obligation
finance
act of giving money to settle a bill or debt
finance
last payment to settle a debt or obligation
question issue
not decide or settle something yet
settle bill
settle the bill at the counter
settle balance
settle a financial obligation
finance
settle outstanding financial obligations
comfortable
settle into a comfortable sitting position
negotiation
discussion to settle terms of a deal
decision
settle or decide a dispute or question conclusively
intense competition
compete intensely to win or settle a conflict
settle
become settled or established in a way
resolution
resolve or settle a matter
finance
settle the bill at a bar or restaurant
settle conflict
settle a dispute or conflict
conflict resolution
settle a dispute through conflict or struggle
confrontation
confront someone to settle a conflict
settling
settle down in a particular place permanently
settle compromise
accept something less good because nothing better is available
communication
abilities that help reach agreements and settle differences with other people
comfort
settle oneself comfortably and snugly
claims
settle a claim by providing the required amount
dispute resolution
mediate or settle a dispute between parties
finance
money paid back to settle a debt
Examples of settle in a sentence
We need to settle this issue before moving forward. She settled her credit card bill online. They settled the invoice promptly. They plan to settle in the countryside. She wants to settle after finishing her studies. Many immigrants settled in the coastal areas.
They plan to settle in the countryside after retirement. After the storm, the sea finally settled. His mind settled once he found the solution. Please settle by the fire while dinner cooks. The children settled on cushions for the story. Please settle the chairs in a circle. He settled the tools by size before the workshop. The two parties agreed to settle before the trial. They managed to settle the case amicably. The old settle was perfect for the hallway. They found a vintage settle at the antique shop. He crafted a settle from oak wood. The museum displayed an antique settle.
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- French:régler, banc-coffre, ...
- German:lösen, Sitztruhe, ...
- Italian:risolvere, cassapanca, ...
- Spanish:resolver, banco, ...
- Portuguese:resolver, arcaz, ...
- Chinese:解决, 储物座椅, ...
- Japanese:解決する, 収納椅子, ...
- Arabic:حَلَّ, مَقْعَد تَخْزِين, ...
- Hebrew:לְיַישֵּׁב, סַפְסָל אַחְסוּן, ...
- Russian:урегулировать, скамья, ...
- Ukrainian:вирішувати, лава, ...
- Hindi:सुलझाना, बैठक, ...
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