settle down

phrasal verb

settled down; settling down; settles down

: to become quiet, calm, or orderly

Settle down, children.

When things settle down here, I'll come for a visit.

: to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.

They swore they would never settle down and get married.

: to put oneself into a comfortable position

He settled down for the night.

: to become quiet and begin giving one's attention to something

They quickly settled down to their work.

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Days can be spent soaking up the sun at the infinity pool (settle down and you’ll be bought your own mini cooler box stocked with iced water and fruit juice) or at the beach, which is sheltered by dramatic rock formations leading to hidden coves. —

Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The migration bump of about 3,000 from 2020 to 2023 is in part thanks to Tulsa Remote, a program offering a $10,000 incentive to remote workers willing to settle down in the heartland city. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 But with the core trio of Daryl, Isabelle, and Laurent (plus Sylvie) settling down for a while at the Nest, Carol has become the season’s main traveler. —

Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024 Season 18’s Allen and Madison are ready to settle down, but could body language tell fate? —

Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for settle down