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settle for something — settle for (something) to agree to or accept something, although it is not exactly what you want. Patients will have to settle for fewer tests because rising costs have made them too expensive … New idioms dictionary
settle into something — settle into (something) to become comfortable in a new place or situation. Catherine had settled into their booth and was reading her menu. We settle into a routine of early morning workouts followed by lectures. The space shuttle settled into a… … New idioms dictionary
settle on something — settle on (something) to make a decision or come to an agreement about something. My parents finally settled on my punishment I would use my summer wages to pay for the repairs. The two sides have not yet settled on a price … New idioms dictionary
settle for something — ˈsettle for sth derived to accept sth that is not exactly what you want but is the best that is available • In the end they had to settle for a draw. • I couldn t afford the house I really wanted, so I had to settle for second best. • … Useful english dictionary
settle into something — ˌsettle ˈin | ˌsettle ˈinto sth derived to move into a new home, job, etc. and start to feel comfortable there • How are the kids settling into their new school? • It s not always easy for a new player to settle in. Main entry: ↑settlederived … Useful english dictionary
settle for — (something) to agree to or accept something, although it is not exactly what you want. Patients will have to settle for fewer tests because rising costs have made them too expensive … New idioms dictionary
settle on — (something) to make a decision or come to an agreement about something. My parents finally settled on my punishment I would use my summer wages to pay for the repairs. The two sides have not yet settled on a price … New idioms dictionary
settle into — (something) to become comfortable in a new place or situation. Catherine had settled into their booth and was reading her menu. We settle into a routine of early morning workouts followed by lectures. The space shuttle settled into a 184 mile… … New idioms dictionary
settle — set|tle1 [ setl ] verb *** ▸ 1 end disagreement ▸ 2 go and live somewhere ▸ 3 fall & rest on ground ▸ 4 pay all money owed to someone ▸ 5 decide something definitely ▸ 6 gradually sink down ▸ 7 finish dealing with something ▸ 8 make someone… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
settle — 1 / setl/ verb 1 MAKE COMFORTABLE/SAFE a) (intransitive always + adv/prep, transitive always + adv/prep) to put yourself or someone else in a comfortable position (+ back/into/down): Mel settled back in his chair and closed his eyes. | settle… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
