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to settle down
01
to establish a stable and committed lifestyle, often involving marriage or a serious, long-term relationship
Examples
They planned to settle down and raise a family in their hometown.
02
to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life
Examples
After years of traveling, they decided to settle down in a coastal town.
03
to move from a standing or active position to a seated and more relaxed state
Examples
The students gradually settled down in their chairs as the teacher started the lesson.
04
to return to a state of calmness following a period of disturbance or activity
Examples
The storm passed, and the neighborhood gradually settled down to its usual quiet.
