settles
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈsɛtəɫz// UK //sˈɛtəlz// set·tles
The dust finally settles on the old bookshelf.
After weeks of intense negotiation, the legal team finally settles the contract dispute out of court.
As the evening mist settles over the valley, the weary travelers find a small inn where they can rest for the night.
Usage
Often used with prepositions like 'on' (to choose), 'for' (to accept less than wanted), or 'into' (to get comfortable).
Pitfall
He settles to a new house.He settles into a new house.When moving into a home or becoming comfortable, the verb requires the preposition 'into' rather than 'to'.