settle for sth betydelse and definition

Betydelse av settle for sth på svenska

• 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:

  • They were hoping to sell their car for £2,000, but settled for £1,500.

  • He wants a full refund and he won't settle for anything less.

  • She never settles for second best.

• 1 to accept something that is less than you hoped for:

  • They asked for a 5% salary increase, but had to settle for 3%.