Settle down
phrasal verb
To begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.
After years of traveling, she decided to settle down and start a family.
Often appears as...
- settle down and start a family
- settle down in a place
phrasal verb
To calm down and behave in a less active way.
He had trouble getting the children to settle down for bedtime.
Often appears as...
- settle down for bedtime
- settle down after excitement
phrasal verb
To sit or lie comfortably in a place.
I settled down in a chair with a good book.
Often appears as...
- settle down in a chair
- settle down in bed
phrasal verb
To make a place your permanent home.
They decided to settle down in New York after their wedding.
Often appears as...
- settle down in a city
- settle down in a country
phrasal verb
To begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.
After years of traveling, she decided to settle down and start a family.
Often appears as...
- settle down and start a family
- settle down in a place
phrasal verb
To calm down and behave in a less active way.
He had trouble getting the children to settle down for bedtime.
Often appears as...
- settle down for bedtime
- settle down after excitement
phrasal verb
To sit or lie comfortably in a place.
I settled down in a chair with a good book.
Often appears as...
- settle down in a chair
- settle down in bed
phrasal verb
To make a place your permanent home.
They decided to settle down in New York after their wedding.
Often appears as...
- settle down in a city
- settle down in a country
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Life Changes
Used when discussing major personal milestones and life decisions.
After backpacking in Asia, he's ready to settle down.
Pro Tip 2/2Future Plans
Ideal for talking about someone's plans, especially when they intend to change their lifestyle.
She plans to travel for a few years before settling down.
Pro Tip 1/2Life Changes
Used when discussing major personal milestones and life decisions.
After backpacking in Asia, he's ready to settle down.
Pro Tip 2/2Future Plans
Ideal for talking about someone's plans, especially when they intend to change their lifestyle.
She plans to travel for a few years before settling down.
Pro Tip 1/2Life Changes
Used when discussing major personal milestones and life decisions.
After backpacking in Asia, he's ready to settle down.
Pro Tip 2/2Future Plans
Ideal for talking about someone's plans, especially when they intend to change their lifestyle.
She plans to travel for a few years before settling down.
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