settle down
phrasal verb
settled down; settling down; settles down
1
: to become quiet, calm, or orderly
Settle down, children.
When things settle down here, I'll come for a visit.
2
: 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.
3
: to put oneself into a comfortable position
He settled down for the night.
4
: to become quiet and begin giving one's attention to something
They quickly settled down to their work.
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The Grand Hôtel Stockholm is settling down to Christmas and the New Year.
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Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Buyers seeking a waterfront lifestyle have settled down in affluent beachfront and resort communities, including Buenaventura and Coronado, for example.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Beth and Rip were seen settling down at their new home in Dillon, Mont.
Is Yellowstone officially ending with season 5?
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Markets that rotate around, allowing extended groups to settle down without sinking the benchmark, are generally healthy, if frustrating for stock pickers promising to outperform for a fee.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Buyers seeking a waterfront lifestyle have settled down in affluent beachfront and resort communities, including Buenaventura and Coronado, for example.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Beth and Rip were seen settling down at their new home in Dillon, Mont.
Is Yellowstone officially ending with season 5?
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Markets that rotate around, allowing extended groups to settle down without sinking the benchmark, are generally healthy, if frustrating for stock pickers promising to outperform for a fee.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Settle down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20down. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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