Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
settle-up
verb
/ˈsɛtl ʌp/
Definition
To pay or clear a debt or obligation.
Examples
- After dinner, we decided to settle up so that everyone had contributed fairly.
- Don’t forget to settle up with the landlord before the end of the month.
- At the end of the trip, they settled up their expenses and shared the costs equally.
Meaning
Settling up refers to the act of finalizing financial accounts or obligations between parties, often involving the payment of money that is owed.
Synonyms
- reimburse
- clear
- pay off
- liquidate
