settle
gb/sˈɛtəl/ us/sˈɛtəl/
A2
Английски
~ 1400
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B1
action
1
Resolve a conflict or problem
To end a fight or problem by agreeing on something.
Модел на употреба:
to settle [a dispute/problem]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'settle' with 'solve'; 'settle' often implies agreement between people, while 'solve' is for problems or puzzles without negotiation.
Синоними
resolve (More formal and general; can apply to both problems and equations.)
Антоними
provoke (To cause or worsen a disagreement instead of ending it.)
Колокации
settle a dispute
|settle a lawsuit
|settle differences
|settle a claim
Теми
daily life
|business
|law
|relationships
Примери
- They finally settled their differences after years of arguing.
- The two companies settled the lawsuit out of court.
- We need to settle this issue before moving forward.
- She settled the dispute by offering a fair compromise.
Примери за учащи
- They settled the fight.
- The two men settled the problem.
- We settled the question in class.
- They settled the case quickly.
Глагол
A2
action
2
Make a permanent home
To start living in a place for a long time.
Модел на употреба:
to settle in/at [a place]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'settle' with 'stay'; 'settle' implies long-term residence, not a short visit.
Синоними
relocate (Focuses on the act of moving; does not always imply permanence like 'settle'.)
Антоними
leave (To go away from a place instead of staying there.)
Колокации
settle in a new city
|settle abroad
|settle permanently
Теми
daily life
|travel
|housing
Примери
- They settled in Canada after the war.
- The family settled in a small village by the sea.
- He finally settled in New York after years of moving around.
- Many immigrants settled in urban areas.
Примери за учащи
- We settled in Paris.
- My uncle settled in the city.
- They settled near the river.
- She settled in London last year.
Глагол
A2
action
3
Become or make calm and still
To make someone or yourself quiet and calm.
Модел на употреба:
to settle [someone/something] down
Честа грешка:
Learners may forget that 'settle down' can mean calming oneself, not just starting to live somewhere.
Синоними
soothe (Emphasizes comfort and emotional relief.)
Антоними
agitate (To disturb or excite instead of calming.)
Колокации
settle down after excitement
|settle the baby
|settle nerves
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She tried to settle the crying baby.
- It took a while for the class to settle after recess.
- He settled his nerves before speaking.
- The horse settled once the noise stopped.
Примери за учащи
- The teacher settled the children.
- He settled after he sat down.
- She settled the baby.
- The dog settled when I petted it.
Глагол
A2
action
4
Pay what is owed
To pay money you owe for something.
Модел на употреба:
to settle [a bill/debt/account]
Синоними
pay off (Informal; often used for completely paying a debt.)
Антоними
owe (To have an unpaid debt instead of paying it.)
Колокации
settle a bill
|settle an account
|settle debts
Теми
business
|daily life
|finance
Примери
- We settled the bill before leaving the restaurant.
- He settled his debts after getting his salary.
- The company settled all outstanding accounts.
- Please settle your account within 30 days.
Примери за учащи
- I will settle the bill now.
- She settled her debt yesterday.
- They settled the account quickly.
- He settled his bill at the hotel.
Глагол
B1
action
5
Sink or move downward slowly
To slowly go down and stay there.
Синоними
sink (Implies moving down into liquid or soft material; 'settle' can be broader.)
Антоними
rise (To move upward instead of downward.)
Колокации
dust settles on surfaces
|mud settles at the bottom
Теми
nature
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Dust settled on the furniture overnight.
- The sediment settled at the bottom of the jar.
- Her dress settled gently around her feet.
- The house had settled over time, causing cracks in the walls.
Примери за учащи
- Dust settles on the table.
- The sand settles in water.
- The leaves settle on the ground.
- The dirt settles at the bottom.
Граматика
Речникова форма
settle
IPA
GB/sˈɛtəl/
US/sˈɛtəl/
Срички и ударение
settle (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (settle)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: settle
- 3rd Person Singular: settles
- Present Participle: settling
- Past: settled
Семейство думи
Forms
settles
verb
settling
verb
settled
verb
Core family
settlement
noun B1
settler
noun B1
Related words
resettle
verb B2
resettlement
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
unsettle
verb B2
Изрази
let the dust settle
1/lˈɛt ðə dˈʌst sˈɛtəl/
idiom
Wait until things calm down
To wait until a situation becomes calmer before making decisions or taking action.
Примери
- Let's let the dust settle before discussing this again.
- They waited for the dust to settle after the announcement before reacting.
settle down
1/sˈɛtəl dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Become calm or begin steady life
To become quiet and calm, or to start living in one place for a long time.
Примери
- After years of travel, he decided to settle down in a small town.
- The teacher asked the students to settle down before starting the lesson.
settle for
1/sˈɛtəl fɚ/
phrasal verb
Accept less than you want
To accept something that is not exactly what you wanted because it is good enough.
Примери
- She couldn't find her favorite dress, so she settled for another one.
- I won't settle for anything less than the best.
settle in
1/sˈɛtəl ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Get used to new surroundings
To become comfortable in a new home, job, or situation.
Примери
- It took him a few weeks to settle in at his new job.
- Once we settled in, we started exploring the neighborhood.
settle up
1/sˈɛtəl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Pay shared costs or debts
To pay someone the money you owe them, especially after sharing costs.
Примери
- Let's settle up before we leave the restaurant.
- I need to settle up with you for last night's tickets.