settle
Translation
to settle, to resolve, to pay, to inhabit
Examples
They agreed to settle the argument.
They agreed to settle the argument.
He decided to settle in Australia.
He decided to settle in Australia.
The children will settle down after a story.
The children will settle down after a story.
Could you please settle the bill?
Could you please settle the bill?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to resolve (sth.) They agreed to settle the argument.
((in a place)) to make one's home (in a place) He decided to settle in Australia.
((down)) to become calm The children will settle down after a story.
((a bill)) to pay (a bill) Could you please settle the bill?
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old English 'setlan', meaning 'to cause to sit, place, put'. Related to 'sit'.
Memory Tips
Think of dust 'settling' on a surface. It comes to rest and stops moving. This links to all meanings: a dispute is settled, you settle in a new home, your nerves settle.