Settle in
phrasal verb
To become comfortable in a new environment.
They bought a new house and took some time to settle in.
Often appears as...
- settle in a new country
- settle in a new home
phrasal verb
To make someone feel comfortable in a new environment.
The program helps new students settle in to the college.
Often appears as...
- help to settle in
- settle someone in
phrasal verb
To start to concentrate on something, especially after a period of activity.
After a hectic day at work, he likes to settle in with a good book.
Often appears as...
- settle in with a book
- settle in for the evening
phrasal verb
To become comfortable in a new environment.
They bought a new house and took some time to settle in.
Often appears as...
- settle in a new country
- settle in a new home
phrasal verb
To make someone feel comfortable in a new environment.
The program helps new students settle in to the college.
Often appears as...
- help to settle in
- settle someone in
phrasal verb
To start to concentrate on something, especially after a period of activity.
After a hectic day at work, he likes to settle in with a good book.
Often appears as...
- settle in with a book
- settle in for the evening
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Time Needed
Becoming comfortable takes time after moving or changing environments.
I'm still settling in at my new job, so I'm learning something new every day.
Pro Tip 2/3New Beginnings
Used when starting afresh, whether in a place or situation, indicating a transition.
It's her first week in Berlin, and she's just starting to settle in.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
Settle in suggests a gradual process, not something that happens immediately.
Give yourself time to settle in; you won't feel at home overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Needed
Becoming comfortable takes time after moving or changing environments.
I'm still settling in at my new job, so I'm learning something new every day.
Pro Tip 2/3New Beginnings
Used when starting afresh, whether in a place or situation, indicating a transition.
It's her first week in Berlin, and she's just starting to settle in.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
Settle in suggests a gradual process, not something that happens immediately.
Give yourself time to settle in; you won't feel at home overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Needed
Becoming comfortable takes time after moving or changing environments.
I'm still settling in at my new job, so I'm learning something new every day.
Pro Tip 2/3New Beginnings
Used when starting afresh, whether in a place or situation, indicating a transition.
It's her first week in Berlin, and she's just starting to settle in.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
Settle in suggests a gradual process, not something that happens immediately.
Give yourself time to settle in; you won't feel at home overnight.
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