0 to become familiar with a place and to feel happy and confident in it: --
She quickly settled down in her new house/job/school.
1 to start living in a place where you intend to stay for a long time, usually with your partner: --
Eventually I'd like to settle down and have a family, but not yet.
2 to become quieter: --
He settled down after he married Vicki.
OK, everybody, settle down.
After years as a travelling journalist, she settled down in Ireland.
I can't see him ever settling down and getting a job.
Have you settled down in your new house yet?
Come on, have a cup of tea and settle down.
The children soon settled down and started their work.
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European
May 10, 2021
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Shimmer
settle down