settling-in period
nounUK /ˈsetlɪŋ ɪn ˈpɪəriəd/
US /ˈsetlɪŋ ɪn ˈpɪriəd/
A time when you get used to a new place or situation.
The new puppy had a settling-in period before it felt at home.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The early stage of a new job when an employee learns the role and workplace.
New hires get a three-month settling-in period with extra training.
3. The time it takes for a new student to feel comfortable at a school.
The school pairs new pupils with a buddy during their settling-in period.
4. The initial phase when a machine or system is tested and adjusted.
The software has a settling-in period while it learns your usage patterns.
5. The time after moving house when a family adjusts to a new home.
We gave ourselves a settling-in period before unpacking the last boxes.