to settle on sth

  • 1settle for sth — UK US settle for sth Phrasal Verb with settle({{}}/ˈsetl/ verb ► to accept something that is less than you hoped for: »They asked for a 5% salary increase, but had to settle for 3% …

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  • 2settle on sth — UK US settle on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with settle({{}}/ˈsetl/ verb ► to choose something or decide to do something after considering it carefully: »The committee have yet to settle on a site for the new premises …

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  • 3settle upon sth — UK US settle on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with settle({{}}/ˈsetl/ verb ► to choose something or decide to do something after considering it carefully: »The committee have yet to settle on a site for the new premises …

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  • 4settle — set‧tle [ˈsetl] verb 1. [intransitive, transitive] to end an argument by agreeing to do something: • The two companies signed a pact that settled the patent suit. • Before the second phase of the trial, the companysettled out of court (= ended… …

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  • 5settle for something — ˈsettle for sth derived to accept sth that is not exactly what you want but is the best that is available • In the end they had to settle for a draw. • I couldn t afford the house I really wanted, so I had to settle for second best. • …

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  • 6settle in — 1. To adapt to a new environment 2. To prepare to remain indoors for the night • • • Main Entry: ↑settle * * * ˌsettle ˈin | ˌsettle ˈinto sth derived to move into a new home, job, etc. and start to feel comfortable there • How are the kids… …

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  • 7settle into something — ˌsettle ˈin | ˌsettle ˈinto sth derived to move into a new home, job, etc. and start to feel comfortable there • How are the kids settling into their new school? • It s not always easy for a new player to settle in. Main entry: ↑settlederived …

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  • 8settle on something — ˈsettle on sth derived to choose or make a decision about sth after thinking about it • Have you settled on a name for the baby yet? Main entry: ↑settlederived …

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  • 9settle — set|tle W2S2 [ˈsetl] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(end argument)¦ 2¦(decide)¦ 3¦(start living in a place)¦ 4¦(comfortable)¦ 5¦(quiet/calm)¦ 6¦(move down)¦ 7¦(pay money)¦ 8¦(organize business/money)¦ 9 settle a score/account 10 some …

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  • 10settle — verb 1 end an argument ADVERB ▪ amicably, peacefully ▪ Hopes of settling the conflict peacefully are fading. ▪ eventually, finally ▪ The matter has not yet been finally settled …

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