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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Adam Goins and the suspect were involved in an argument in the 11200 block of Golden Triangle Circle that was settled down by other people, authorities said.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
That pulled Western within 4-3, but Verne (7-0) settled down to retire the final two batters, the last one with one of her eight strikeouts.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
De Angelis gives an explosive performance as a girl incapable of settling down, oscillating between playing the daughter Sapienza never had and becoming a potential love interest.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
In an effort to help members of America’s military community choose where to settle down, WalletHub recently conducted a study to determine which states provide the best lives for veterans.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
That pulled Western within 4-3, but Verne (7-0) settled down to retire the final two batters, the last one with one of her eight strikeouts.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
De Angelis gives an explosive performance as a girl incapable of settling down, oscillating between playing the daughter Sapienza never had and becoming a potential love interest.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
In an effort to help members of America’s military community choose where to settle down, WalletHub recently conducted a study to determine which states provide the best lives for veterans.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for settle down
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“Settle down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20down. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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