Put down roots
verb
To settle in a place and establish a permanent home or life.
After years of wandering, she decided to put down roots on the west coast.
Often appears as...
- put down roots in a new place
- put down roots and settle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To become established or accepted in a new environment or society.
The immigrant community put down roots in their new city, opening businesses and forming cultural organizations.
Often appears as...
- put down roots in a community
- establish and put down roots
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To develop a sense of belonging or acceptance.
He put down roots in his university, becoming a leader on campus within his first year.
Often appears as...
- put down roots at university
- put down roots in a group
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To settle in a place and establish a permanent home or life.
After years of wandering, she decided to put down roots on the west coast.
Often appears as...
- put down roots in a new place
- put down roots and settle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To become established or accepted in a new environment or society.
The immigrant community put down roots in their new city, opening businesses and forming cultural organizations.
Often appears as...
- put down roots in a community
- establish and put down roots
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To develop a sense of belonging or acceptance.
He put down roots in his university, becoming a leader on campus within his first year.
Often appears as...
- put down roots at university
- put down roots in a group
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Long-Term Commitment
Indicates a serious, long-term investment in a place, often implying a significant personal decision.
After marrying, they opted to put down roots in the suburbs.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical, referencing plants, but is about people creating stable lives.
Moving to Spain, they dreamed of putting down roots amidst the olive groves.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Growth
Suggests a place where one will grow personally or professionally, much like a plant would.
She finally put down roots in a city that nurtured her art career.
Pro Tip 1/3Long-Term Commitment
Indicates a serious, long-term investment in a place, often implying a significant personal decision.
After marrying, they opted to put down roots in the suburbs.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical, referencing plants, but is about people creating stable lives.
Moving to Spain, they dreamed of putting down roots amidst the olive groves.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Growth
Suggests a place where one will grow personally or professionally, much like a plant would.
She finally put down roots in a city that nurtured her art career.
Pro Tip 1/3Long-Term Commitment
Indicates a serious, long-term investment in a place, often implying a significant personal decision.
After marrying, they opted to put down roots in the suburbs.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical, referencing plants, but is about people creating stable lives.
Moving to Spain, they dreamed of putting down roots amidst the olive groves.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Growth
Suggests a place where one will grow personally or professionally, much like a plant would.
She finally put down roots in a city that nurtured her art career.
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