settle in
To get comfortable or established, as in a new place.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It takes a few days to settle in at a new job.”
“Once we unpacked all the boxes, we finally had time to settle in and enjoy our new apartment.”
“After moving across the country, she spent several weeks trying to settle in and build a new social circle in the quiet coastal town.”
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dust settles
A heated, angry, or confused atmosphere calms down.
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settle a score
To even the score.
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settle for
To accept or allow something, especially something not entirely desirable.
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settle into
To become comfortable with a place or routine.
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settle one's account
To return what one owes; to make good on one's debts; to pay back.
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settle someone's hash
To physically or verbally subdue someone.
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settle upon
Synonym of settle on.
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settle with
To get revenge on (someone); to resolve a grudge with (someone).
Last updated August 10, 2026