- ˌsettle (sb) ˈdown
- phrasal verb
same as settle
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
ˌsettle (sb) ˈdown
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settle somebody down — ˌsettle ˈdown | ˌsettle sbˈdown derived to become or make sb become calm, less excited, etc • It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. • Now, come on, settle down! • I m sure things will settle down soon … Useful english dictionary
settle someone down — settle (someone) down to get someone to behave more calmly. He was so upset that one of his brothers had to settle him down. Usage notes: often used as an order: OK, class, settle down … New idioms dictionary
settle down — settle (someone) down to get someone to behave more calmly. He was so upset that one of his brothers had to settle him down. Usage notes: often used as an order: OK, class, settle down … New idioms dictionary
settle — set|tle W2S2 [ˈsetl] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(end argument)¦ 2¦(decide)¦ 3¦(start living in a place)¦ 4¦(comfortable)¦ 5¦(quiet/calm)¦ 6¦(move down)¦ 7¦(pay money)¦ 8¦(organize business/money)¦ 9 settle a score/account 10 some … Dictionary of contemporary 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
settle*/*/*/ — [ˈset(ə)l] verb 1) [T] to end an argument or legal disagreement The two sides are holding talks to settle the dispute.[/ex] The case was settled out of court (= without asking a law court to decide).[/ex] 2) [T] to decide something definitely It… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
settle down — {v.} 1. To live more quietly and sensibly; have a regular place to live and a regular job; stop acting wildly or carelessly, especially by growing up. * /John will settle down after he gets a job and gets married./ 2. To become quiet, calm, or… … Dictionary of American idioms
settle down — {v.} 1. To live more quietly and sensibly; have a regular place to live and a regular job; stop acting wildly or carelessly, especially by growing up. * /John will settle down after he gets a job and gets married./ 2. To become quiet, calm, or… … Dictionary of American idioms
settle — [v1] straighten out, resolve achieve, adjudicate, adjust, appoint, arrange, call the shots*, choose, cinch, clean up, clear, clear up, clinch, come to a conclusion, come to a decision, come to an agreement, complete, concert, conclude, confirm,… … New thesaurus
settle — Ⅰ. settle [1] ► VERB 1) reach an agreement or decision about (an argument or problem). 2) (often settle down) adopt a more steady or secure life, especially through establishing a permanent home. 3) sit, come to rest, or arrange comfortably or… … English terms dictionary
