1settle1 (ˈsɛtəll
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to put in order; arrange in a desired state or condition ⇒
he settled his affairs before he died
- to arrange or be arranged in a fixed or comfortable position ⇒
he settled himself by the fire
- (intr) to come to rest or a halt ⇒
a bird settled on the hedge
- to take up or cause to take up residence ⇒
the family settled in the country
- to establish or become established in a way of life, job, residence, etc
- (tr) to migrate to and form a community; colonize
- to make or become quiet, calm, or stable
- (intr) to be cast or spread; come down ⇒
fog settled over a wide area
- to make (a liquid) clear or (of a liquid) to become clear; clarify
- to cause (sediment) to sink to the bottom, as in a liquid, or (of sediment) to sink thus
- to subside or cause to subside and become firm or compact ⇒
the dust settled
- (sometimes foll by up) to pay off or account for (a bill, debt, etc)
- (tr) to decide, conclude, or dispose of ⇒
to settle an argument
- (intr; often foll by on or upon) to agree or fix ⇒
to settle upon a plan
- (tr; usually foll by on or upon) to secure (title, property, etc) to a person, as by making a deed of settlement, will, etc ⇒
he settled his property on his wife
- to determine (a legal dispute, etc) by agreement of the parties without resort to court action (esp in the phrase settle out of court)
Alternative Forms
ˈsettleable adjectiveWord Origin
Old English setlan; related to Dutch zetelen; see settle²Synonyms
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resolve,
work out,
remedy,
reconcile,
clear up,
put an end to
iron out,
straighten out,
set to rights
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decide,
close,
end,
complete,
conclude,
wind up,
dispose of,
terminate,
round off,
draw to a close bring to an end
2settle2 (ˈsɛtəll)
Definitions
noun
- a seat, for two or more people, usually made of wood with a high back and arms, and sometimes having a storage space in the boxlike seat
Word Origin
Old English setl; related to Old Saxon, Old High German sezzalTranslations
- British English:
settle
If two people settle an argument or problem, or if someone or something settles it, they solve it by making a decision about who is right or about what to do.They are both looking for ways to settle their differences.ˈsɛtl VERB They are both looking for ways to settle their differences.
- Spanish:
arreglar
v
- French:
régler
vt
- German:
regeln
v
- Chinese: 解决 v
- Arabic: يَحِلُّ v
- Portuguese: resolver v
- Russian: урегулировать v
- Croatian: naseliti v
- Czech: dát do pořádku v dávat do pořádku
- Danish: ordne v
- Dutch: neerstrijken v
- Finnish: hoitaa kuntoon v
- Greek: διευθετώ v
- Italian: risolvere v
- Japanese: 解決する v
- Korean: 정하다 v
- Norwegian: legge til rette v
- Polish: osiąść v osiadać
- Brazilian Portuguese: resolver v
- European Spanish:
arreglar
v
- Swedish: klara upp v
- Thai: ตั้งรกราก v
- Turkish: yoluna koymak v
- Vietnamese: giải quyết v
Usage examples
During Zahin's absence there had been time for a satisfying amount of dust to settle , debris to accumulate.
, INSTANCES OF THE NUMBER 3 (2002)Buyers often have to settle for properties that require renovation.
Country Life (2004)Arsenal also upped the tempo whenever they could, making it difficult for United to settle into a regular rhythm.
Irish Times (2002)If Leeds do have to settle for fourth and the UEFA Cup next season, O'Leary admits the 1-1 draw against United will rankle.
Glasgow Herald (2001)This is integration: it allows the energy to settle back down from the higher centres to the lower ones.
, MOVING INTO ECSTASY: An Urban Mystic's Guide to Movement, Music and Meditation (2001)