verbπShareTo conclude or resolve (something):"The teacher is settling the argument between the two students. "outcomebusinesslawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something)."to settle her estate"actionprocesssituationbusinessmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated."the weather settled;Β wait until the crowd settles before speaking"mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo establish or become established in a steady position:"The family finally settled into their new house after a long move. "positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)"the Saxons who settled in Britain"placepropertyfamilysocietyhistorygeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place)."The government is settling refugees in new towns to help them start a new life. "nationgovernmenthistorysocietyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact."After stirring the muddy water, we waited for the dirt to start settling at the bottom of the glass. "environmentgeologychemistryphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a jointure for a spouse."Before their marriage, the wealthy landowner began the process of settling a portion of his estate on his future wife to provide for her financial security. "familypropertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an animal) To make or become pregnant."The farmer was happy to see that his cow was settling after being with the bull. "animalbiologyphysiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who, or that which, settles; the act of establishing oneself, of colonizing, subsiding, adjusting, etc."The slow settling of dust after the construction made it hard to breathe. "areaenvironmenthistoryorganizationpropertysocietybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe reckoning or settlement of accounts."The quarterly settling revealed a small discrepancy between the recorded sales and the actual cash on hand. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) Dregs; sediment."After brewing the coffee, the settlings were at the bottom of the pot. "substancematerialchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
