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settle down

/ˈsɛt.əl daʊn/

settle downverb

settled down

Past Simple

settled down

Past Participle

settling down

Gerund

/ˈsɛt.əl daʊn/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

find a home

become stable

take root

establish oneself

calm down