verb
settles; settled; settling
to end (something, such as an argument) by reaching an agreement [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to make a final decision about (something) :decide
to move to a place and make it your home [no obj]
a always followed by an adverb or preposition :to put or place (someone) in a comfortable position [+ obj]
[no obj] :to begin to feel comfortable in a new place, job, position, etc. - + in or into
[+ obj] :to make (someone or something) quiet or calm
[no obj] :to become quiet or calm
[+ obj] :to relieve pain and discomfort in (the stomach)
[no obj]
to move slowly downward :to sink gradually
to go or fall down to a surface
to stop flying, moving, etc., and rest on something - often + on
to pay money that is owed [no obj] - often + with or up
[+ obj] to arrange who will be given control or ownership of (a property, business, etc.)
to put (something) in order so that nothing else needs to be done
settle a/the score
settle down
[phrasal verb]
to become quiet, calm, or orderly
b settle (someone or something) down or settle down (someone or something) :to make (someone or something) quiet, calm, or orderly
to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.
to put yourself into a comfortable position
to become quiet and begin giving your attention to something
settle for
[phrasal verb]
settle for (something) :to be happy or satisfied with (something) :to accept (something)
settle on/upon
[phrasal verb]
settle on/upon (something or someone) :to choose (something or someone) after thinking about other possible choices
settle (something) on (someone) chiefly Brit :to arrange to give (money or property) to (someone)
noun
plural settles
[count] :a long wooden bench with arms, a high solid back, and often with space under the seat which can be used to store things