Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
settle-down
phrasal verb
/ˈsɛt.əl daʊn/
Definition
To establish a stable, often permanent, living situation or state of mind.
Examples
- After traveling for years, she decided it was time to settle down in one location.
- They felt ready to settle down and start a family.
- After a few years of dating, they finally decided to settle down together.
Meaning
To become calm, to create stability in life, or to choose to live in one place for a long time.
Synonyms
- Establish
- Settle
- Stabilize
- Root
