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settle down

/ˈsɛt.əl daʊn/

Translations

settle downverb

settled down

Past Simple

settled down

Past Participle

settling down

Gerund

/ˈsɛt.əl daʊn/

They decided to settle down in a small town after years of traveling.

Они решили осесть в маленьком городке после многих лет путешествий.

He finally managed to settle down in a comfortable position on the couch.

Он наконец-то смог устроиться в удобной позе на диване.

After the excitement of the day, it took a while for the children to settle down.

После волнений дня детям потребовалось время, чтобы успокоиться.

Synonyms

find a home

become stable

take root

establish oneself

calm down

settle downverb

To become calm or quiet after being agitated or excited.

After the excitement of the party, it took a while for the children to settle down.

To begin to live a quieter, more stable life, often by getting married or starting a family.

After years of traveling, he decided it was time to settle down and start a family.

To establish a permanent residence or place of business.

They decided to settle down in a small town after retiring.

To become familiar with and comfortable in a new environment or situation.

It took her a few weeks to settle down in her new job.