to settle
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Definição e significado de "settle"em inglês

to settle
01

resolver, solucionar

to bring a dispute or disagreement to an end 
Transitive: to settle a dispute or disagreement
to settle definition and meaning
Exemplos
Mediation is a helpful process to settle conflicts between disputing parties. 

A mediação é um processo útil para resolver conflitos entre partes em disputa.

02

instalar-se, sentar-se

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting 
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de movimento
regular
presente
settle
3.ª pessoa do singular
settles
particípio presente
settling
pretérito simples
settled
particípio passado
settled
Exemplos
He settled on the couch after a long day at work. 

Ele se acomodou no sofá depois de um longo dia de trabalho.

03

resolver, solucionar

to resolve a legal dispute decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to it 
Transitive: to settle a legal dispute
Exemplos
They settled the lawsuit out of court to avoid a lengthy trial. 

Eles resolveram o processo fora do tribunal para evitar um julgamento demorado.

04

estabelecer-se, assentar

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home 
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
Exemplos
After years of traveling, they decided to settle in a quiet village in the countryside. 

Depois de anos viajando, eles decidiram se estabelecer em uma vila tranquila no campo.

05

afundar, mergulhar gradualmente

(of a ship) to start sinking, typically gradually or slowly 
Intransitive
Exemplos
The ship began to settle into the water after the hull was damaged by the storm. 

O navio começou a afundar na água após o casco ser danificado pela tempestade.

06

estabelecer-se, assentar

to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home 
Intransitive
Exemplos
After completing their education, they settled into jobs in the city. 

Depois de completarem sua educação, eles se estabeleceram em empregos na cidade.

07

estabelecer-se, assentar

to establish a home or community in a new location 
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
Exemplos
The group of pioneers settled in the valley, where they built their homes. 

O grupo de pioneiros se estabeleceu no vale, onde construíram suas casas.

08

acalmar, aquietar

to become calmer or quieter 
Intransitive
Exemplos
The storm finally settled, and the sky became clear. 

A tempestade finalmente acalmou, e o céu ficou limpo.

09

resolver, acordar

to resolve a legal dispute by reaching an agreement or settlement between the parties involved 
Intransitive
Exemplos
The two companies decided to settle out of court to avoid a lengthy trial. 

As duas empresas decidiram resolver fora do tribunal para evitar um julgamento demorado.

10

aceitar, conformar-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
Exemplos
He wasn’t thrilled with the offer but decided to settle for the terms presented. 

Ele não ficou entusiasmado com a oferta, mas decidiu aceitar os termos apresentados.

11

colocar, arranjar

to place or arrange something in a desired or proper position 
Transitive: to settle a number of items
Exemplos
After unpacking, he settled the furniture in the living room just as he liked it. 

Depois de desempacotar, ele arrumou os móveis na sala de estar exatamente como gostava.

12

colonizar, povoar

to provide a place with inhabitants by establishing a new population or colonizing it 
Transitive: to settle a place
Exemplos
The settlers worked to settle the land, building homes and establishing farms. 

Os colonos trabalharam para povoar a terra, construindo casas e estabelecendo fazendas.

13

resolver, concluir

to make or arrange for the final resolution, completion, or conclusion of something 
Transitive: to settle sth
Exemplos
After weeks of planning, they finally settled all the details for the wedding. 

Depois de semanas de planejamento, eles finalmente resolveram todos os detalhes para o casamento.

14

pousar, empoleirar-se

(of birds or insects) to land on something from above, usually to rest or perch 
Intransitive: to settle on sth
Exemplos
The birds settled on the power lines, chirping as they rested. 

Os pássaros pousaram nos fios elétricos, cantando enquanto descansavam.

15

colocar, arrumar

to move or adjust something in a way that ensures it rests in a secure, stable position 
Transitive: to settle sth somewhere
Exemplos
After the long journey, they settled their bags in the corner of the room. 

Após a longa jornada, eles colocaram suas malas no canto da sala.

16

decantar, clarificar

to clarify a liquid by allowing dregs or impurities to sink to the bottom 
Transitive: to settle a liquid
Exemplos
The chemist settled the mixture, letting the impurities sink to the bottom. 

O químico decantou a mistura, deixando as impurezas assentarem no fundo.

17

assentar, sedimentar

(of suspended particles in a liquid) to gradually sink to the bottom, forming sediment 
Intransitive
Exemplos
Over time, the fine particles settled at the bottom of the glass of water. 

Com o tempo, as partículas finas assentaram no fundo do copo de água.

18

assentar, clarear

(of a liquid) to become clear or still as the suspended particles slowly sink to the bottom 
Intransitive
Exemplos
After a few hours, the muddy water began to settle, becoming clear at the top. 

Após algumas horas, a água lamacenta começou a assentar, ficando clara no topo.

19

liquidar, quitar

to pay off or clear a debt or financial obligation 
Transitive: to settle a financial obligation
Exemplos
He finally settled his outstanding bills after receiving his paycheck. 

Ele finalmente liquidou suas contas pendentes após receber seu salário.

01

banco com encosto, banco com armazenamento

a long wooden bench, often with a back, sometimes with storage underneath 
datado
informações gramaticais
estado de animacidade
inanimado
composição morfológica
simples
contável
forma plural
settles
Exemplos
The old settle in the hallway was perfect for removing boots. 

O velho banco no corredor era perfeito para tirar as botas.

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