Settle on
phrasal verb
To finally decide something after considering it.
After hours of debate, the committee finally settled on a plan.
Often appears as...
- settle on a decision
- settle on a plan
phrasal verb
To rest, land or sit on something.
The butterfly settled on the flower.
Often appears as...
- bird settles on a branch
- dust settles on furniture
phrasal verb
To agree or accept something, usually after considering it.
The parties involved in the conflict are ready to settle on the terms suggested by the mediators.
Often appears as...
- settle on terms
- settle on agreement
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To direct one's attention or focus to something.
The camera's focus eventually settled on the main character.
Often appears as...
- settle on an object
- settle on a subject
phrasal verb
To finally decide something after considering it.
After hours of debate, the committee finally settled on a plan.
Often appears as...
- settle on a decision
- settle on a plan
phrasal verb
To rest, land or sit on something.
The butterfly settled on the flower.
Often appears as...
- bird settles on a branch
- dust settles on furniture
phrasal verb
To agree or accept something, usually after considering it.
The parties involved in the conflict are ready to settle on the terms suggested by the mediators.
Often appears as...
- settle on terms
- settle on agreement
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To direct one's attention or focus to something.
The camera's focus eventually settled on the main character.
Often appears as...
- settle on an object
- settle on a subject
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2After Debate
Use 'settle on' to show a decision was made after some discussion or thinking.
They argued over dinner choices and finally settled on pizza.
Pro Tip 2/2Final Choice
'Settle on' implies that a final decision is reached, even if other options were considered.
She browsed many cars but settled on a red convertible.
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