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settle down

Dictionary definition · settle down

verb

  1. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground"dust settled on the roofs"
  2. become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style"He finally settled down"
  3. become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation"After the fight both men need to cool off."

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).