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Definition
settle Show phoneticsverb
1 ARGUMENT [T] If you settle an argument, you solve the problem and stop arguing.
to settle a dispute
2 LIVE [I] to start living somewhere that you are going to live for a long time
He travelled around Europe for years before finally settling in Vienna.
3 DECIDE [T] to decide or arrange something
[often passive] Right, that's settled. We're going to Spain.
4 RELAX [I,T] to relax into a comfortable position
I yawned, and settled back on the sofa.
[often reflexive] She settled herself into the chair opposite.
5 PAY [T] If you settle a bill or a debt, you pay the money that you owe.
I've got some bills to settle.
6 MOVE DOWN [I] to move down towards the ground or the bottom of something and then stay there
Do you think the snow will settle?
