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."

Synonyms of settling

Words with a similar meaning to settling:

• residing
• establishing
• colonizing
• acclimatizing

Antonyms of settling

Words with the opposite meaning to settling:

• leaving
• migrating
• wandering

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