Settle in

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phrasal verb

To become comfortable in a new environment.

They bought a new house and took some time to settle in.
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Often appears as...

  • settle in a new country
  • settle in a new home
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Time Needed

Becoming comfortable takes time after moving or changing environments.

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I'm still settling in at my new job, so I'm learning something new every day.
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New Beginnings

Used when starting afresh, whether in a place or situation, indicating a transition.

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It's her first week in Berlin, and she's just starting to settle in.
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Not Instant

Settle in suggests a gradual process, not something that happens immediately.

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Give yourself time to settle in; you won't feel at home overnight.
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