settling (B1)
verb/noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛtəlɪŋ/
Definition
The action of establishing oneself in a place, especially a new one, or the process of becoming calm and stable.
Examples
The settling of the dust after the storm was a welcome sight.
After years of travel, they enjoyed the peace of settling in their new home.
The initial excitement of the move gave way to the quiet routine of settling.
How to Use settling
- settle down (phrasal verb)
- To begin to live a quiet life in one place, often getting married and having a home. — "She hopes to start a family and settle down in the countryside."
- settle in (phrasal verb)
- To become comfortable and familiar in a new place or situation. — "It took the new students a while to settle in."
- settle for (prepositional phrase)
- To accept something less than what you want or are able to achieve. — "He refused to settle for anything less than the best."
- settle on (prepositional phrase)
- To make a final decision about something. — "After much debate, they settled on a name for the baby."
- settle up (phrasal verb)
- To pay someone the money that you owe them. — "I'll settle up with you next week."
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