settle down
Third Person
settles down
Present Participle
settling down
Past Tense
settled down
Past Participle
settled down
1
to establish a stable and committed lifestyle, often involving marriage or a serious, long-term relationship
- They planned to settle down and raise a family in their hometown.
- They wanted to settle down, so they bought a house and started building their life together.
- Settling down is a significant step in their relationship, and they're excited about the journey ahead.
- The decision to settle down together brought them both a sense of contentment and security.
- She always dreamed of finding the right person to settle down with and build a home.
2
to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life
- After years of traveling, they decided to settle down in a coastal town.
- The nomadic tribe finally settled down, building permanent dwellings.
- The artist decided to settle down in a peaceful village to focus on her work.
- The retirees settled down in a warm and welcoming community.
- She plans to settle down in the countryside after retiring.
Synonyms:
3
to move from a standing or active position to a seated and more relaxed state
- The students gradually settled down in their chairs as the teacher started the lesson.
- As the train pulled away from the station, passengers began to settle down in their seats.
- After the dance, the tired dancers were ready to settle down and rest.
- After the hike, we found a nice spot to settle down and enjoy the scenic view.
- The family decided to settle down on the picnic blankets for a relaxing afternoon in the park.
Synonyms:
4
to return to a state of calmness following a period of disturbance or activity
- The storm passed, and the neighborhood gradually settled down to its usual quiet.
- It took some time for the meeting to settle down after the unexpected interruption.
- It usually takes some time for the chaos in the market to settle down after the morning rush.
- The tension in the room began to settle down once the decision was made.