settling-in time
nounUK /ˈsetlɪŋ ɪn taɪm/
US /ˈsetlɪŋ ɪn taɪm/
A time when you get used to a new place and start to feel happy there.
The new puppy needs some settling-in time before he feels safe at home.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first days at a new school or job when you learn how things work.
During settling-in time, the teacher showed us where everything was.
3. A short period allowed for people or animals to relax in a new environment.
The rescue cat had a week of settling-in time before meeting the other pets.
4. The time it takes for a machine or system to start working normally.
The new heater has a settling-in time of about ten minutes.