settle

verb B2

Meaning

To settle means to resolve or reach an agreement about a dispute or to establish oneself in a particular place or situation.
💡 A common mistake is using "settle" when referring to making a payment; "pay" is more appropriate in that context.

Example Sentences

The company agreed to settle the dispute through arbitration .
We need to settle this problem before it gets worse .
When do you plan to settle in your new home ?

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