settle down
phrasal verb
settled down; settling down; settles down
1
: to become quiet, calm, or orderly
Settle down, children.
When things settle down here, I'll come for a visit.
2
: to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.
They swore they would never settle down and get married.
3
: to put oneself into a comfortable position
He settled down for the night.
4
: to become quiet and begin giving one's attention to something
They quickly settled down to their work.
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Time passes and the sea settles down at last.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Luke Keaschall followed with an RBI grounder against righty Stephen Kolek, who otherwise settled down over seven innings.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
However, Kolek settled down and retired the side.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Things would eventually settle down for Prestonwood as quarterback Luke Glass began to find his rhythm.
—Chris Winters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Luke Keaschall followed with an RBI grounder against righty Stephen Kolek, who otherwise settled down over seven innings.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
However, Kolek settled down and retired the side.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Things would eventually settle down for Prestonwood as quarterback Luke Glass began to find his rhythm.
—Chris Winters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for settle down
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“Settle down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20down. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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