settle for

ˈsɛtəl fɔr
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Translation of settle for into Russian

Phrasal verb

tr.

compromise

accept something even if it is less than wanted
  • She didn't want the job but settled for it.Она не хотела эту работу, но довольствовалась ею.
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Expressions with settle for: examples in English and translations in Russian

мириться с меньшим
довольствоваться малым
She didn't want to settle for less in her career.
довольствоваться вторым
идти на компромисс
She didn't want to settle for second best in her career.

Synonyms and analogies of settle for in English

v.acceptmake do withtakeMore synonyms

Examples of settle for in a sentence

  • Don't settle for apologies when you need action.

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

Verb
соглашаться наv. - soglashat'sya na

It's better to wait than to settle for second best when purchasing.

При покупке лучше подождать, чем соглашаться на второсортный вариант.

довольствоватьсяv. - dovol'stvovat'sya

She taught her children never to settle for less than honest treatment.

Она учила детей никогда не довольствоваться меньшим, чем честное отношение.

согласиться наv. - soglasit'sya na

She decided to settle for less when she couldn't find a better offer.

Она решила согласиться на меньшее, когда не смогла найти лучшего предложения.

удовлетворитьсяv. - udovletvorit'sya

The team wanted a big victory, but they had to settle for a tie.

Команда хотела большой победы, но им пришлось удовлетвориться ничьей.

останавливаться наv. - ostanavlivat'sya na

He decided not to settle for less, pushing himself to achieve greatness.

Он решил не останавливаться на достигнутом, стремясь к величию.

мириться сv. - mirit'sya s

Because she has high standards and won't settle for less.

Она ставит предельно высокие планки и не намерена мириться с меньшим.

смириться сv. - smirit'sya s

Prefer it or not, we must settle for that the nation is much richer in hydrocarbon sources than previously thought.

Нравится нам это или нет, придется смириться с тем, что эта страна гораздо более богата углеводородными ресурсами, чем ранее предполагалось.

соглашатьсяv. - soglashat'sya

It's better to wait than to settle for second best when purchasing.

При покупке лучше подождать, чем соглашаться на второсортный вариант.

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settle for: Examples and translations in context

He tends to settle for less when faced with difficult choices.

Сталкиваясь с трудным выбором, он обычно соглашается на меньшее.

Don't settle for knockoffs; always go for the real thing when possible.

Не соглашайтесь на подделки; всегда выбирайте настоящее, когда это возможно.

A strong woman knows her worth and does not settle for less.

Сильная личностью женщина знает себе цену и не соглашается на меньшее.

They know what they want and don't settle for less.

Они четко знают, чего хотят и не соглашаются на меньшее.

Do not settle for less than you need and deserve.

Не соглашайся на меньшее, чем ты хочешь и заслуживаешь.

In negotiations, it's crucial not to settle for less than what you deserve.

В переговорах важно не соглашаться на меньшее, чем то, чего вы заслуживаете.

Don't settle for a transition team that does not meet expectations.

Не соглашайтесь на переходную команду, которая не соответствует ожиданиям.

It is better not to settle for cheap offers sellers with questionable rating.

Лучше не соглашаться на дешевые предложения продавцов с сомнительным рейтингом.

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