Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-down-roots
idiom
/pʊt daʊn ruːts/
Definition
To settle in a place and establish a home or community.
Examples
- After traveling for years, they decided to put down roots in a small town.
- She felt it was time to put down roots and start a family.
Meaning
The phrase ‘put down roots’ refers to the act of becoming accustomed to a particular location, often implying a sense of permanence and the development of strong relationships and connections within that community.
Synonyms
- settle down
- establish oneself
- take root
