settle

US /ˈsɛtl/

UK /'setl/

A2
v.t.Transitive VerbTo make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
Let me see if I can settle him down with a bedtime story
v.t.Transitive VerbTo complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
We will settle the matter with a handshake
v.t.Transitive VerbTo end some troubles by reaching an agreement
They will settle their agreement when he pays what he owes
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo become accustomed to a new environment
The child will settle in at his new school, given time and encouragement
n. (c.)Countable NounType of wooden seat
Let's put the settle here, along this wall
v.i.Intransitive Verb(Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
This will eventually settle on the bottom of the tank

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