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settle
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
settles; settled; settling
settles; settled; settling
Learner's definition of SETTLE
1
: to end (something, such as an argument) by reaching an agreement解决，结束（纠纷）
[+ object]
- They were determined to settle the dispute/argument before going home for the day.他们下定决心要在今天回家前解决分歧/争端。
- settle a case/lawsuit了结诉讼
- The two sides have settled their differences.双方已解决了他们的分歧。
[no object]
- He agreed to settle out of court. [=to reach an agreement about a legal case without going to court]他同意庭外和解。
2
[+ object] : to make a final decision about (something) : decide确定；决定 — often used as (be) settled常用作(be) settled
- We need to settle this question once and for all.我们要把这个问题一次性彻底解决。
- That settles it. I can't take the day off from work, so I'm not going.就这么定了。我那天请不了假，所以我不去了。
- It's settled then: you pay for dinner and I'll pay for the movie.那就这么定了：吃饭你出钱，看电影我出钱。
3
: to move to a place and make it your home移居；定居 — often used as (be) settled常用作(be) settled
[no object]
- His grandparents were immigrants from Germany who settled in Pennsylvania.他的祖父母是定居在美国宾夕法尼亚州的德裔移民。
- He always thought he'd leave the city and settle in the country.他总是觉得他会离开城市，去乡下定居。
[+ object]
- the people who settled the West在美国西部定居的人们
- The region was settled by German immigrants.这个地区居住着德裔移民。
- The area was settled in the 18th century.这个地区18世纪就有人居住了。
4
a always followed by an adverb or preposition : to put or place (someone) in a comfortable position把（某人）安置在舒服的位置
[+ object]
- He settled the baby into its crib.他把婴儿安放在童床里。
- She settled herself behind the wheel and pulled the car out of the driveway.她舒舒服服地坐到驾驶位上，把车开出了私家车道。
[no object]
- He settled back into his chair.他放松地仰靠在椅子背上。
b [no object] : to begin to feel comfortable in a new place, job, position, etc.（对…）适应；习惯（于） — + in or into
- I'm glad to finally be settling in at my new job.终于开始适应我的新工作了，我很开心。
- The children are settling into their new school just fine.孩子们能适应他们的新学校了。
5
a [+ object] : to make (someone or something) quiet or calm使…安静；使…平静
- Rocking settled the baby.轻轻摇动使婴孩安静了下来。
- She had a drink to settle her nerves.她喝了杯酒，让自己镇静下来。
b [no object] : to become quiet or calm变安静；变镇静
- I'm still waiting for my nerves to settle. [=settle down]我仍在等待我的心情镇定下来。
6
[+ object] : to relieve pain and discomfort in (the stomach)消除（胃部不适）
- Ginger and peppermint tea are good for settling the/your stomach.姜和薄荷茶都有利于消除胃部不适。
7
[no object]
a : to move slowly downward : to sink gradually（地面）沉降；（车辆等）下陷；（船只）下沉
- The foundation of the house has settled a little.这房子的地基有点下陷了。
- an area where the ground has settled土地下沉的区域
b : to go or fall down to a surface飞落；降落；停留 — see also the dust settles at 1dust
- Dust settled on the shelves.架子上积了灰尘。
- The cocoa settled to the bottom of the mug.可可都沉到了杯底。
- Some of the contents (of the package) may have settled during shipping.（包裹里的）一些东西可能在运输过程中摇密实了。
- Fog settles [=collects] in the valley.雾气笼罩着山谷。
c : to stop flying, moving, etc., and rest on something停歇；停留 — often + on — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- The birds settled on a branch.鸟儿飞落在树枝上。
- His eyes settled on the woman in the red dress. [=his eyes stopped moving and he looked at the woman in the red dress]他的目光停留在那个穿红色连衣裙的女人身上。
- A hush settled on the crowd. = A hush settled over the room. [=everyone in the crowd/room became quiet]人群安静了下来。
- Boredom settled on the faces of the students. [=the students began to look bored]学生们的脸上露出了厌倦的神情。
8
: to pay money that is owed还清（欠款）；付清（费用）；结账
[no object]
— often + with or up - Before moving he settled with the utility company.搬家之前，他结清了与公用事业公司的费用。
- We can settle up later.我们可以日后结算。
[+ object]
- We settled the bill.我们把账结了。
- When do you intend to settle your account? [=pay what you owe]你打算什么时候结账？
9
[+ object]
a : to arrange who will be given control or ownership of (a property, business, etc.)分配（财产）
- She had to settle her aunt's estate after her death.她只得在姑姑去世后将其遗产分了。
b : to put (something) in order so that nothing else needs to be done安排；料理
- He settled his affairs before entering the army.参军之前，他把自己的事情都安排好了。
settle a/the score
settle down
[phrasal verb] 1
a : to become quiet, calm, or orderly安静下来；平静下来
- Settle down, children.孩子们，静一静。
- When things settle down here, I'll come for a visit.等这里的事情处理好，我会前去拜访。
b settle (someone or something) down or settle down (someone or something) : to make (someone or something) quiet, calm, or orderly使…安静下来
- He managed to settle the dog down long enough to give her the medicine.他设法让狗平静的时间长一点，好给她喂药。
2
: to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.定居；过安定的生活
- They swore they would never settle down and get married.他们发誓决不会安定下来，也不会结婚。
3
: to put yourself into a comfortable position使自己处于舒服的姿势
- She settled down on the bed.她舒舒服服地躺在了床上。
- He settled down for the night.他落脚过夜了。
4
: to become quiet and begin giving your attention to something定下心来；专注于
- They quickly settled down to their work.他们很快定下心来做自己的工作。
settle for
[phrasal verb] settle for (something)
: to be happy or satisfied with (something) : to accept (something)对…感到满意；接受某事
- Neither team would settle for a tie score.两个队都不会接受平分。
- He asked his parents if he could borrow $20 but settled for $10. [=he accepted $10 because that was all they would give him]他问父母是否能借20美元，但最终只借到了10美元。
- I'm determined to win the championship and I won't settle for less.我下定决心要拿冠军，不达目的誓不罢休。
settle on/upon
[phrasal verb] 1
settle on/upon (something or someone) : to choose (something or someone) after thinking about other possible choices（在考虑过其他可能的选项之后）选择，选定
- We weren't sure what color we'd paint the kitchen, but we finally settled on a soft yellow.我们不太确定厨房要涂什么颜色，但我们最终选择了柔和的黄色。
- Hours later, they settled on a plan.几小时后，他们敲定了计划。
2
settle (something) on (someone) chiefly British : to arrange to give (money or property) to (someone)给…分配（财产）
- She settled her whole fortune on her grandchildren.她把全部财产都分给了孙辈。
2 settle /ˈsɛtl̟/ noun
plural settles
2 settle
/ˈsɛtl̟/
noun
plural settles
Learner's definition of SETTLE
[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高背长椅
settled; settling ˈset-liŋ 
ˈse-tᵊl-iŋ
2
a
: to sink gradually or to the bottom
b
: to become clear by the deposit of sediment or scum
c
: to become compact by sinking
: a wooden bench with arms, a high solid back, and an enclosed foundation which can be used as a chest
Example Sentences
Verb They were determined to settle the dispute before going home for the day. The two sides have settled their differences. We need to settle this question once and for all. That settles it. I can't take the day off from work, so I'm not going. His grandparents were immigrants from Germany who settled in Pennsylvania. He always thought he'd leave the city and settle in the country. the people who settled the West See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Too often today, candidates are asked questions in debates and settle into boring talking points. cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 In 2020, for example, Wells Fargo agreed to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission $3 billion to settle criminal and civil investigations into the company pressuring employees to create millions of fake accounts to meet unrealistic sales goals. Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Despite the efforts to curb monkeypox spread, some public health officials are concerned that the virus will settle into vulnerable areas, such as communities of color, that historically have barriers to appropriate medical care. Joe Murphy, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Failure could mean sacrificing lives for little or no gain, only to have the war settle into a stalemate through the winter. Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 The spacecraft is scheduled to travel to the Moon, deploy some small satellites and then settle into orbit. Jack Burns, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2022 As adoptive parents settle into their new routine, teenage Zsófi starts to have doubts. Marta Balaga, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 Hard work over the summer should pay off during the season as the Sultans settle into a more-normal routine. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2022 Most players filing for arbitration settle before their hearings, which are scheduled for July 27 to Aug. 11. Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022 How weird could things get if Twitter and Elon Musk settle? Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022 In other words, Twitter’s board could sue Musk to force him to complete his $44 billion takeover (or more likely settle for an amount between $1 billion and $44 billion). Matt Durot, Forbes, 18 May 2022 This promo pays out varying bonuses to the 100 players whose NBA Finals same game parlay wagers with the longest odds settle as wins. Xl Media, cleveland, 13 June 2022 Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, gained 9 cents per barrel, or 0.1%, to $79.32, the highest settle value in about five weeks. Hardika Singh, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2021 In the other title fight, flyweight champion Brandon Moreno meets former champion Deiveson Figueiredo for the third time as these two settle once and for all who is the best at 125 pounds. oregonlive, 19 Jan. 2022 Jeremy Kamil, a virologist at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, said it’s too soon to say whether Omicron will be the force that pushes the pandemic into a seasonal settle-down. Megan Molteni, STAT, 20 Dec. 2021 See More
Verb
Grab a drink and settle into the couch or your favorite barstool. Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Too often today, candidates are asked questions in debates and settle into boring talking points. cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 In 2020, for example, Wells Fargo agreed to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission $3 billion to settle criminal and civil investigations into the company pressuring employees to create millions of fake accounts to meet unrealistic sales goals. Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Despite the efforts to curb monkeypox spread, some public health officials are concerned that the virus will settle into vulnerable areas, such as communities of color, that historically have barriers to appropriate medical care. Joe Murphy, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Failure could mean sacrificing lives for little or no gain, only to have the war settle into a stalemate through the winter. Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 The spacecraft is scheduled to travel to the Moon, deploy some small satellites and then settle into orbit. Jack Burns, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2022 As adoptive parents settle into their new routine, teenage Zsófi starts to have doubts. Marta Balaga, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 Hard work over the summer should pay off during the season as the Sultans settle into a more-normal routine. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Noun
As the three settle in for dinner, Junior (Marcus Scribner), in a graphic-patterned Dries Van Noten sweater, unsubtly attempts a photo with Obama. Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2022 Most players filing for arbitration settle before their hearings, which are scheduled for July 27 to Aug. 11. Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022 How weird could things get if Twitter and Elon Musk settle? Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022 In other words, Twitter’s board could sue Musk to force him to complete his $44 billion takeover (or more likely settle for an amount between $1 billion and $44 billion). Matt Durot, Forbes, 18 May 2022 This promo pays out varying bonuses to the 100 players whose NBA Finals same game parlay wagers with the longest odds settle as wins. Xl Media, cleveland, 13 June 2022 Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, gained 9 cents per barrel, or 0.1%, to $79.32, the highest settle value in about five weeks. Hardika Singh, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2021 In the other title fight, flyweight champion Brandon Moreno meets former champion Deiveson Figueiredo for the third time as these two settle once and for all who is the best at 125 pounds. oregonlive, 19 Jan. 2022 Jeremy Kamil, a virologist at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, said it’s too soon to say whether Omicron will be the force that pushes the pandemic into a seasonal settle-down. Megan Molteni, STAT, 20 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, to seat, bring to rest, come to rest, from Old English setlan, from setl seat
Noun
Middle English, place for sitting, seat, chair, from Old English setl; akin to Old High German sezzal seat, Latin sella seat, chair, Old English sittan to sit
First Known Use
Verb
1515, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
1553, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of settle was in 1515 Phrases Containing settle
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