Dictionary definition · settle
noun
- a long wooden bench with a back
verb
- settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground"dust settled on the roofs"
- bring to an end; settle conclusively"The case was decided"
- settle conclusively; come to terms"We finally settled the argument"
- take up residence and become established"The immigrants settled in the Midwest"
- come to terms"After some discussion we finally made up"
- go under"The raft sank and its occupants drowned"
- become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style"He finally settled down"
- become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet"The roar settled to a thunder"
- establish or develop as a residence"He settled the farm 200 years ago"
- come to rest
- arrange or fix in the desired order"She settled the teacart"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).