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to settle on
[phrase form: settle]
01
to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives
Transitive: to settle on an option
Examples
After much deliberation, she settled on a color for the living room walls.
02
to officially give money or property to someone, often specified in a legal document like a will
Ditransitive: to settle on money or possessions sb/sth
Examples
She decided to settle the family heirlooms on her grandchildren.
