Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-to-bed
Phrase
ˈpʊt tə bɛd
Definition
To cause someone or something to go to sleep, or to settle a matter definitively.
Examples
- After reading her a story, he finally put the child to bed.
- Once the financial discrepancies were addressed, the team was able to put the issue to bed.
- It took a while, but we finally put the debate to bed with a compromise.
Meaning
The phrase ‘put-to-bed’ is often used in contexts where a person is being tucked into bed or where an issue is being resolved or settled satisfactorily.
Synonyms
- tuck in
- settle
- resolve
- conclude
