to settle up
101settle*/*/*/ — [ˈset(ə)l] verb 1) [T] to end an argument or legal disagreement The two sides are holding talks to settle the dispute.[/ex] The case was settled out of court (= without asking a law court to decide).[/ex] 2) [T] to decide something definitely It… …
102settle — I. /ˈsɛtl / (say setl) verb (settled, settling) –verb (t) 1. to appoint or fix definitely; agree upon (a time, price, conditions, etc.). 2. to place in a desired position or in order. 3. to pay (a bill, account due, or the like). 4. to close (an… …
103settle — 1. v. 1 tr. & intr. (often foll. by down) establish or become established in a more or less permanent abode or way of life. 2 intr. & tr. (often foll. by down) a cease or cause to cease from wandering, disturbance, movement, etc. b adopt a… …
104settle — Synonyms and related words: KO, abalienate, abide, accommodate, accommodate with, accord, adapt, adapt to, adjust, adjust to, affirm, afford proof of, agree on, agree with, alien, alienate, alight, alight upon, allay, amortize, anchor, answer,… …
105settle on — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms settle on : present tense I/you/we/they settle on he/she/it settles on present participle settling on past tense settled on past participle settled on 1) settle on someone/something to make a decision between… …
106Settle — This interesting name is of Anglo Saxon origin, and is locational from a place so called in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Settle was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Setel ; later in the Pudsay Deeds, circa 1200, as Setel ; and… …
107settle down — phrasal verb Word forms settle down : present tense I/you/we/they settle down he/she/it settles down present participle settling down past tense settled down past participle settled down 1) [intransitive/transitive] same as settle I, 8) The kids… …
108settle for — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms settle for : present tense I/you/we/they settle for he/she/it settles for present participle settling for past tense settled for past participle settled for settle for someone/something to accept someone or… …
109settle up — UK US settle up Phrasal Verb with settle({{}}/ˈsetl/ verb ► to pay money that you owe: »We can offer a reduction to customers who settle up by the end of the month. settle up with sb »Our first task is to settle up with key creditors …
110settle — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. define, fix, confirm, appoint; agree upon; resolve, determine, decide, conclude; tranquilize, calm; reconcile, adjust, compose; discharge, square, pay, set at rest; place, establish; people, colonize …
