settlings Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
   dregs.
   
2. noun a gradual sinking to a lower level
   settling; subsidence; subsiding.
   
3. verb settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
   settle; settle down.
   
   • dust settled on the roofs
4. verb bring to an end; settle conclusively
   settle; resolve; decide; adjudicate.
   
   • The case was decided
   • The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
   • The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance
5. verb settle conclusively; come to terms
   determine; settle; square off; square up.
   
   • We finally settled the argument
6. verb take up residence and become established
   locate; settle.
   
   • The immigrants settled in the Midwest
7. verb come to terms
   make up; patch up; settle; reconcile; conciliate.
   
   • After some discussion we finally made up
8. verb go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"
   go down; settle; sink; go under.
   
9. verb become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
   settle; root; take root; steady down; settle down.
   
   • He finally settled down
10. verb become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
    settle.
    
    • The roar settled to a thunder
    • The wind settled in the West
    • it is settling to rain
    • A cough settled in her chest
    • Her mood settled into lethargy
11. verb establish or develop as a residence
    settle.
    
    • He settled the farm 200 years ago
    • This land was settled by Germans
12. verb come to rest
    settle.
    
13. verb arrange or fix in the desired order
    settle.
    
    • She settled the teacart
14. verb accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
    settle.
    
    • We settled for a lower price
15. verb end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
    settle.
    
    • The two parties finally settled
16. verb dispose of; make a financial settlement
    settle.
    
17. verb become clear by the sinking of particles
    settle.
    
    • the liquid gradually settled
18. verb cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
    settle.
    
19. verb sink down or precipitate
    settle; subside.
    
    • the mud subsides when the waters become calm
20. verb fix firmly
    ensconce; settle.
    
    • He ensconced himself in the chair
21. verb get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
    get back; settle.
    
    • I finally settled with my old enemy
22. verb make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
    nail down; settle; finalise; finalize.
    
    • let's finalize the proposal
23. verb form a community
    settle.
    
    • The Swedes settled in Minnesota
24. verb come as if by falling
    settle; descend; fall.
    
    • Night fell
    • Silence fell

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