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to settle
01
resolver, solucionar
to bring a dispute or disagreement to an end
Transitive: to settle a dispute or disagreement
Exemplos
Neighbors may have a community meeting to settle issues and maintain a harmonious environment.
Os vizinhos podem realizar uma reunião comunitária para resolver problemas e manter um ambiente harmonioso.
02
instalar-se, sentar-se
to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
Exemplos
If you were tired, you would settle on the couch for a nap.
Se estivesses cansado, te instalarias no sofá para uma soneca.
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 decided to settle the case before it escalated into a more serious legal battle.
Eles decidiram resolver o caso antes que ele se transformasse em uma batalha legal mais séria.
Exemplos
The couple finally decided to settle in the small, historic neighborhood they had always admired.
O casal finalmente decidiu se estabelecer no pequeno bairro histórico que sempre admiraram.
05
afundar, mergulhar gradualmente
(of a ship) to start sinking, typically gradually or slowly
Intransitive
Exemplos
The vessel began to settle after it hit an iceberg, listing dangerously to one side.
O navio começou a afundar depois de atingir um iceberg, inclinando-se perigosamente para um lado.
06
estabelecer-se, assentar
to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home
Intransitive
Exemplos
It took her some time, but she eventually decided to settle in one place and build a future.
Levou algum tempo, mas ela acabou por decidir estabelecer-se num lugar e construir um futuro.
07
estabelecer-se, assentar
to establish a home or community in a new location
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
Exemplos
The colonists managed to settle in the territory, establishing a thriving community.
Os colonos conseguiram se estabelecer no território, fundando uma comunidade próspera.
08
acalmar, aquietar
to become calmer or quieter
Intransitive
Exemplos
The noise from the crowd started to settle after the announcement.
O barulho da multidão começou a acalmar após o anúncio.
09
resolver, acordar
to resolve a legal dispute by reaching an agreement or settlement between the parties involved
Intransitive
Exemplos
The parties involved in the contract dispute settled through mediation.
As partes envolvidas na disputa contratual resolveram através da mediação.
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
They had to settle for second place, even though they aimed for first.
Eles tiveram que se contentar com o segundo lugar, embora almejassem o primeiro.
11
colocar, arranjar
to place or arrange something in a desired or proper position
Transitive: to settle a number of items
Exemplos
The workers settled the equipment in the designated area for the event.
Os trabalhadores posicionaram o equipamento na área designada para o evento.
12
colonizar, povoar
to provide a place with inhabitants by establishing a new population or colonizing it
Transitive: to settle a place
Exemplos
The region was settled by immigrants seeking a better life and opportunities.
A região foi colonizada por imigrantes em busca de uma vida melhor e oportunidades.
13
resolver, concluir
to make or arrange for the final resolution, completion, or conclusion of something
Transitive: to settle sth
Exemplos
The company plans to settle the matter by paying the outstanding fines.
A empresa planeja resolver o assunto pagando as multas pendentes.
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 hawk circled overhead before finally settling on the high branch.
O falcão circulou sobre a cabeça antes de finalmente pousar no galho alto.
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
He settled the cushion into place on the couch for added comfort.
Ele posicionou a almofada no lugar no sofá para maior conforto.
16
decantar, clarificar
to clarify a liquid by allowing dregs or impurities to sink to the bottom
Transitive: to settle a liquid
Exemplos
The wine was settled to remove any residual yeast, leaving a smooth liquid.
O vinho foi assentado para remover qualquer levedura residual, deixando um líquido suave.
17
assentar, sedimentar
(of suspended particles in a liquid) to gradually sink to the bottom, forming sediment
Intransitive
Exemplos
He waited for the particles to settle before pouring off the clear liquid.
Ele esperou as partículas assentarem antes de despejar o líquido claro.
18
assentar, clarear
(of a liquid) to become clear or still as the suspended particles slowly sink to the bottom
Intransitive
Exemplos
The storm passed, and the water in the river settled, becoming calm and clear again.
A tempestade passou, e a água do rio assentou, tornando-se calma e clara novamente.
19
liquidar, quitar
to pay off or clear a debt or financial obligation
Transitive: to settle a financial obligation
Exemplos
She managed to settle her credit card debt through monthly payments.
Ela conseguiu liquidar a dívida do cartão de crédito através de pagamentos mensais.
Settle
01
banco com encosto, banco com armazenamento
a long wooden bench, often with a back, sometimes with storage underneath
DatedExemplos
A cushion on the settle made it more comfortable.
Uma almofada no banco de madeira tornou-o mais confortável.
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