settle
verbUK /ˈset.əl/
US /ˈset̬.əl/
To go to a place and stay there for a long time.
After moving around for years, they finally settled in a small town by the sea.
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2. To end an argument or disagreement by agreeing.
The two neighbors settled their dispute over the fence without going to court.
3. To pay what you owe.
She settled the bill before leaving the restaurant.
4. To become calm or quiet after being upset or active.
The baby finally settled down and fell asleep.
5. To sink slowly to the bottom of a liquid.
The sand settled at the bottom of the glass of water.