To resolve or reach an agreement about an argument or problem. They decided to settle their differences through mediation.
To pay a debt or account. He settled the bill before leaving the restaurant.
To come to rest in a comfortable position. She settled into the armchair with a good book.
To establish a residence or community in a new place. The pioneers settled the new land after a long journey.
To make a final decision or arrangement. They settled on a date for the wedding.
The crowd settled down after the speaker began.
To sink or be deposited by gravity, especially of particles in a liquid or of dust in the air. Allow the mixture to stand so that the solids can settle at the bottom.
To place or arrange (something or someone) gently or securely in a desired position. He settled the baby carefully in its crib.