- ˈsettle on sb/sth
- phrasal verb
to make a decision between two or more people or things after not being certain which to choose
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ˈsettle on sb/sth
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settle on/upon sth — UK US settle on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with settle({{}}/ˈsetl/ verb ► to choose something or decide to do something after considering it carefully: »The committee have yet to settle on a site for the new premises … Financial and business terms
ˈsettle for sb/sth — phrasal verb to accept someone or something that is not exactly what you wanted Why settle for second best when you can have something better?[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
settle (down) to something — settle (down) to sth derived to begin to give your attention to sth • They finally settled down to a discussion of the main issues. • He found it hard to settle to his work. Main entry: ↑settlederived … Useful english dictionary
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 on sth — UK US settle on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with settle({{}}/ˈsetl/ verb ► to choose something or decide to do something after considering it carefully: »The committee have yet to settle on a site for the new premises … Financial and business terms
settle upon sth — UK US settle on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with settle({{}}/ˈsetl/ verb ► to choose something or decide to do something after considering it carefully: »The committee have yet to settle on a site for the new premises … Financial and business terms
settle — set‧tle [ˈsetl] verb 1. [intransitive, transitive] to end an argument by agreeing to do something: • The two companies signed a pact that settled the patent suit. • Before the second phase of the trial, the companysettled out of court (= ended… … Financial and business terms
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 in — 1. To adapt to a new environment 2. To prepare to remain indoors for the night • • • Main Entry: ↑settle * * * ˌsettle ˈin | ˌsettle ˈinto sth derived to move into a new home, job, etc. and start to feel comfortable there • How are the kids… … 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
