settle down Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
    settle.
    • dust settled on the roofs
  2. verb become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
    settle; root; take root; steady down.
    • He finally settled down
  3. verb become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
    cool off; calm; calm down; simmer down; cool it; chill out.
    • After the fight both men need to cool off.
    • It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.

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