settle back

AmE: ˈsɛt(ə)l ˈbæk
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Translation of settle back from English into Dutch

Verbal expression

1.

movement

move body into a relaxed sitting position against a surface
onderuit zakken achterover leunen zich gemakkelijk installeren gemakkelijk gaan zitten
  • He settled back in his chair and turned on the television.Hij zakte onderuit in zijn stoel en zette de televisie aan.
2.

figurative

return gradually to a usual calm state or routine
weer tot rust komen weer in het normale ritme komen zich weer herstellen
  • After the holidays, life settled back into its normal pace.Na de feestdagen kwam het leven weer tot rust en kreeg het zijn normale tempo terug.
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Synonyms and analogies of settle back in English

Examples of settle back in a sentence

  • They settled back on the cushions to watch the sunset in silence.
  • Once the crisis ended, the markets slowly settled back to previous levels.
  • After moving cities, she needed time to settle back into her studies.

Translations of "settle back" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Ga lekker zitten

So settle back in the saddle, folks, and enjoy the ride.

Mensen, ga lekker zitten en geniet van de muziek.

weer te wennen

The collar lasts for up to 4 weeks which will help your dog settle back in at home.

Het werkt maximaal vier weken, waardoor het uw hond zal helpen om ook thuis weer te wennen.

It takes her a little time to settle back in.

Daarna kost het haar tijd om weer te wennen.

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settle back: Examples and translations in context

Settle back to drink a coffee, read a book on the region, take part in a board game, or watch the television...

Ga lekker zitten en drink koffie, lees een boek over de regio, doe een spelletje of kijk tv...

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