0 to accept or agree to something, or to decide to have something, although it is not exactly what you want or it is not the best: --
She never settles for second best.
He wants a full refund and he won't settle for anything less.
They were hoping to sell their car for £2,000, but settled for £1,500.
1 to accept something that is less than you hoped for: --
They asked for a 5% salary increase, but had to settle for 3%.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
settle for sth