settle down

/sˈɛtəl dˈaʊn/

/sˈɛɾəl dˈaʊn/

to settle down

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: settle]

to establish a residence or adopt a particular lifestyle

synonyms : root

to come to rest or sink into a surface or ground, typically after a period of movement or disturbance

synonyms : settle

become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

synonyms : calm

to get married and start a stable, long-term life together with a partner

Examples

1. After her whirlwind romance, Susan decided it was time to put her house in order before settling down with her new partner.

2. After chopping and changing for the first year, they have settled down to a stable system of management.

3. It was time for Dean to settle down and raise a family.

4. It hit her that I wanted to settle down here.