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S0293400 (sĕt′l)v. set·tled, set·tling, set·tles v.tr.1. To end or resolve (a dispute, for example) by making a decision or coming to an agreement. See Synonyms at decide.2. Law a. To resolve (a lawsuit or dispute) by mutual agreement of the parties rather than by court decision.b. To make the determinations and distributions of (a trust).3. a. To make compensation for (a claim).b. To pay (a debt).4. a. To put into order; arrange as desired: settle one's affairs.b. To place or arrange in a desired position: settled the blanket over the baby; settled herself in an armchair.c. To agree to or fix in advance: settled the date of the meeting in June.5. a. To establish as a resident or residents: settled her family in Ohio.b. To migrate to and establish residence in; colonize: Pioneers settled the West.c. To establish in a residence, business, or profession: was finally settled in his own law practice.6. To restore calmness or comfort to: The hot tea settled his nerves.7. a. To cause to sink, become compact, or come to rest: shook the box to settle the raffle tickets.b. To cause (a liquid) to become clear by forming a sediment.v.intr.1. To discontinue moving and come to rest in one place: The ball settled in the grass near the green.2. To move downward; sink or descend, especially gradually: Darkness settled over the fields. Dust settled in the road.3. a. To become clear by the sinking of suspended particles. Used of liquids.b. To be separated from a solution or mixture as a sediment.c. To become compact by sinking, as sediment when stirred up.4. a. To establish one's residence: settled in Canada.b. To become established or localized: The cold settled in my chest.5. To reach a decision; decide: We finally settled on a solution to the problem.6. To come to an agreement, especially to resolve a lawsuit out of court.7. a. To provide compensation for a claim.b. To pay a debt.n. A long wooden bench with a high back, often including storage space beneath the seat.Phrasal Verbs: settle down1. To begin living a stable and orderly life: He settled down as a farmer with a family.2. To become calm or composed. settle for To accept in spite of incomplete satisfaction: had to settle for a lower wage than the one requested.Idioms: settle (one's) stomach To relieve one's indigestion or nausea. settle (someone's) hash Slang To silence or subdue.

[Middle English setlen, to seat, from Old English setlan, from setl, seat; see sed- in Indo-European roots.]

set′tle·a·ble adj.

settle down

vb (adverb, mainly intr) 1. (also tr) to make or become quiet and orderly2. (often foll by to) to apply oneself diligently: please settle down to work. 3. to adopt an orderly and routine way of life, take up a permanent post, etc, esp after marriage

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Verb	1.	settle down - settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground; "dust settled on the roofs"settlelay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"sediment - settle as sediment
	2.	settle down - become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style; "He finally settled down"steady down, take root, root, settlestabilise, stabilize - become stable or more stable; "The economy stabilized"roost - settle down or stay, as if on a roost
	3.	settle down - become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again."calm down, chill out, cool it, cool off, simmer down, calmchange state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"

Translations

专心于定居平静下来舒适地坐下或躺下

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(ˈsetl) verb1. to place in a position of rest or comfort. I settled myself in the armchair.安坐2. to come to rest. Dust had settled on the books.降落3. to soothe. I gave him a pill to settle his nerves.使镇静4. to go and live. Many Scots settled in New Zealand. 侨居，定居 5. to reach a decision or agreement. Have you settled with the builders when they are to start work?; The dispute between management and employees is still not settled. 决定，达成协议 6. to pay (a bill). 付帐ˈsettlement noun1. an agreement. The two sides have at last reached a settlement. 解决，协议 2. a small community. a farming settlement.小住宅区ˈsettler noun a person who settles in a country that is being newly populated. They were among the early settlers on the east coast of America. 移民，侨民 settle down1. to (cause to) become quiet, calm and peaceful. He waited for the audience to settle down before he spoke; She settled the baby down at last.平静下来2. to make oneself comfortable. She settled (herself) down in the back of the car and went to sleep. 舒适地坐下（或躺下） 3. to begin to concentrate on something, eg work. He settled down to (do) his schoolwork.专心于settle in to become used to and comfortable in new surroundings. 适应新的环境settle on to agree about or decide. 同意，决定 settle up to pay (a bill). He asked the waiter for the bill, and settled up.付帐

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settle down

1. To begin being less excited, nervous, or anxious, or to stop being rowdy or boisterous; to calm down. I was so shaken after the accident that it took me nearly an hour to settle down. Children, settle down and stop making so much noise, or I'll keep each of you here after school! The city is always really hectic just after work, but it usually starts to settle down around 8 PM.2. To begin or settle into a life of stability, responsibility, and peace (typically by getting married). I never thought that John, who was always such a hell-raiser in college, would settle down with a wife, kids, and a 9-to-5 job. I was plenty wild in my youth. Now I'm ready to settle down. The city center is always really hectic just after work, but it usually starts to settle down around 8 PM.See also: down, settle

settle down

1. to calm down. Now, children, it's time to settle down and start class. If you don't settle down, I'll send you all home. 2. to settle into a stable way of life; to get married and settle into a stable way of life. Tom, don't you think it's about time you settled down and stopped all of this running around? Bill and Ann decided to settle down and start a family.See also: down, settle

settle down

1. Begin living a stable, orderly life; also, marry. For example, After traveling all over the world for years, he decided to settle down in his home town , or Her parents wished she would settle down and raise a family. [Early 1600s] 2. Become calm, less nervous, or less restless, as in Come on, children, it's time to settle down. [Mid-1800s] 3. Apply oneself seriously, as in If you don't settle down to your homework, you'll never get it done. [First half of 1800s] See also: down, settle

settle down

v.1. To begin living a stable and orderly life: She got a nine-to-five job and settled down in the suburbs. I've finally settled down with my sweetheart.2. To become calm or composed: Hours passed before the children finally settled down. I'll have more free time once things settle down at the office. We made some popcorn and settled down to watch the movie.See also: down, settle

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verb settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

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verb become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style

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verb become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

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