v settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
dust settled on the roofs
v bring to an end; settle conclusively
v settle conclusively; come to terms
We finally settled the argument
v take up residence and become established
The immigrants settled in the Midwest
v come to terms
v go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"
v become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
He finally settled down
v become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
The roar settled to a thunder The wind settled in the West A cough settled in her chest Her mood settled into lethargy
v establish or develop as a residence
He settled the farm 200 years ago This land was settled by Germans
v come to rest
v arrange or fix in the desired order
She settled the teacart
v accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
We settled for a lower price
v end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
The two parties finally settled
v dispose of; make a financial settlement
v become clear by the sinking of particles
the liquid gradually settled
v cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
v sink down or precipitate
v fix firmly
v get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
I finally settled with my old enemy
v make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
v form a community
The Swedes settled in Minnesota
While I was away earlier this week, I asked you which actors or series you dreamed of winning each category, which ones you'd settle for, and which ones you actually expect to win.
Jones' attorneys deny rumors they're ready to settle.
E-Mail a Friend Why settle for two-wheeled scooters when you can have three? The Trikke may look a little silly, with its oversized polyurethane wheels and its odd, swiveling .
City Of Wichita To Settle Lawsuit In Girl's Death WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - The city of Wichita plans to settle a lawsuit filed after a 12-year-old girl was hit and killed by a police patrol car. Officials say the city will pay the parents of Suhani Bhakta $300,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit.
June 21, 2013 - WIBW Topeka
Barack Obama in ABC News We can't afford to settle for a Washington where our energy policy, and our health care policy, and our tax policy is sold to the highest-bidding lobbyist,Obama said, and criticized Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. Hillary Clinton, DN.Y.,...
Mark Hurd in MSNBC Mr Hurd said HP was "pleased to settle this matter with the attorney-general and are committed to ensuring that HP regains its standing as a global leader in corporate ethics and responsibility".
Daniel Tani in Guardian Unlimited I can't wait to settle into my new home,Tani said after being awoken to the song "Dancing in the Moonlight."