Hledat
to settle
01
usmířit, vyřešit
to bring a dispute or disagreement to an end
Transitive: to settle a dispute or disagreement
Example
Mediation is a helpful process to settle conflicts between disputing parties.
Legal professionals work to settle court cases through negotiation and compromise.
02
usadit se, zavětřit se
to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
Example
He settled on the couch after a long day at work.
He will settle in his favorite chair once he finishes dinner.
03
sjednat, vyřešit
to resolve a legal dispute decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to it
Transitive: to settle a legal dispute
Example
They settled the lawsuit out of court to avoid a lengthy trial.
After months of negotiations, they finally settled the legal matter amicably.
Example
After years of traveling, they decided to settle in a quiet village in the countryside.
The family chose to settle in the coastal town to enjoy a slower pace of life.
05
zanikat, sestupovat
(of a ship) to start sinking, typically gradually or slowly
Intransitive
Example
The ship began to settle into the water after the hull was damaged by the storm.
As the water flooded in, the boat started to settle slowly, tilting to one side.
06
usadit se, usídlit se
to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home
Intransitive
Example
After completing their education, they settled into jobs in the city.
He found a good job in the area and decided it was time to settle and put down roots.
07
usadit se, ustanovit se
to establish a home or community in a new location
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
Example
The group of pioneers settled in the valley, where they built their homes.
The refugees were eager to settle in a safe country after fleeing the war.
08
utichnout, zklidnit se
to become calmer or quieter
Intransitive
Example
The storm finally settled, and the sky became clear.
After the argument, they gave each other space to let the tension settle.
09
usmířit, urovnat
to resolve a legal dispute by reaching an agreement or settlement between the parties involved
Intransitive
Example
The two companies decided to settle out of court to avoid a lengthy trial.
Instead of continuing with the case, they chose to settle and move on.
10
smířit se, uspokojit se
to accept or agree to something that is not ideal or is considered less than what one hoped for
Intransitive: to settle for sth
Example
He was n’t thrilled with the offer but decided to settle for the terms presented.
After weeks of negotiation, she reluctantly settled for a lower salary than expected.
11
usadit, umístit
to place or arrange something in a desired or proper position
Transitive: to settle a number of items
Example
After unpacking, he settled the furniture in the living room just as he liked it.
The decorator settled the artwork on the wall to create a balanced display.
12
usadit, osídlit
to provide a place with inhabitants by establishing a new population or colonizing it
Transitive: to settle a place
Example
The settlers worked to settle the land, building homes and establishing farms.
They were determined to settle the area, bringing in new families and creating a community.
13
vyřešit, domluvit
to make or arrange for the final resolution, completion, or conclusion of something
Transitive: to settle sth
Example
After weeks of planning, they finally settled all the details for the wedding.
He worked hard to settle the accounts before the end of the fiscal year.
14
usadit se, usednout
(of birds or insects) to land on something from above, usually to rest or perch
Intransitive: to settle on sth
Example
The birds settled on the power lines, chirping as they rested.
A butterfly gently settled on the flower, sipping nectar.
15
usadit, upevnit
to move or adjust something in a way that ensures it rests in a secure, stable position
Transitive: to settle sth somewhere
Example
After the long journey, they settled their bags in the corner of the room.
Once the table was set, she settled the glasses in their places.
16
usazení, usazovat
to clarify a liquid by allowing dregs or impurities to sink to the bottom
Transitive: to settle a liquid
Example
The chemist settled the mixture, letting the impurities sink to the bottom.
After boiling the broth, she settled it to remove the floating particles.
17
usazovat se, sedimentovat
(of suspended particles in a liquid) to gradually sink to the bottom, forming sediment
Intransitive
Example
Over time, the fine particles settled at the bottom of the glass of water.
The dirt slowly settled in the jar, leaving the liquid clear on top.
18
usazovat se, usazení
(of a liquid) to become clear or still as the suspended particles slowly sink to the bottom
Intransitive
Example
After a few hours, the muddy water began to settle, becoming clear at the top.
The liquid settled, and the particles gradually sank to the bottom of the jar.
19
uhradit, vyrovnat
to pay off or clear a debt or financial obligation
Transitive: to settle a financial obligation
Example
He finally settled his outstanding bills after receiving his paycheck.
The company resolved to settle the debt before the end of the month.
Settle
01
lavice, sedací nábytek
a type of wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically with a storage compartment beneath the seat, and sometimes with a hinged lid or drawer
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