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settle in

idiom
Meaning

To get comfortable or established, as in a new place.


Examples
SIMPLE

It takes a few days to settle in at a new job.

CONTEXTUAL

Once we unpacked all the boxes, we finally had time to settle in and enjoy our new apartment.

COMPLEX

After moving across the country, she spent several weeks trying to settle in and build a new social circle in the quiet coastal town.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    settle a score

    To even the score.

  2. 02

    settle for

    To accept or allow something, especially something not entirely desirable.

  3. 03

    settle into

    To become comfortable with a place or routine.

  4. 04

    settle one's account

    To return what one owes; to make good on one's debts; to pay back.

  5. 05

    settle someone's hash

    To physically or verbally subdue someone.

  6. 06

    settle upon

    Synonym of settle on.

  7. 07

    settle with

    To get revenge on (someone); to resolve a grudge with (someone).

  8. 08

    wait for the dust to settle

    To let a situation calm down, become clear or certain, before taking any action.

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