settle down Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
settle.
- dust settled on the roofs
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verb become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
settle; root; take root; steady down.
- He finally settled down
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verb become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
cool off; calm; calm down; simmer down; cool it; chill out.
- After the fight both men need to cool off.
- It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.