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to settle down
01
to establish a stable and committed lifestyle, often involving marriage or a serious, long-term relationship
Example
They planned to settle down and raise a family in their hometown.
They wanted to settle down, so they bought a house and started building their life together.
02
to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life
Example
After years of traveling, they decided to settle down in a coastal town.
The nomadic tribe finally settled down, building permanent dwellings.
03
to move from a standing or active position to a seated and more relaxed state
Example
The students gradually settled down in their chairs as the teacher started the lesson.
As the train pulled away from the station, passengers began to settle down in their seats.
04
to return to a state of calmness following a period of disturbance or activity
Example
The storm passed, and the neighborhood gradually settled down to its usual quiet.
It took some time for the meeting to settle down after the unexpected interruption.
