settle down

phrasal verb

settled down; settling down; settles down

1

: to become quiet, calm, or orderly

Settle down, children.

When things settle down here, I'll come for a visit.

2

: to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.

They swore they would never settle down and get married.

3

: to put oneself into a comfortable position

He settled down for the night.

4

: to become quiet and begin giving one's attention to something

They quickly settled down to their work.

Examples of settle down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While some places are cheaper than others, Hong Kong came out on top as the most expensive place for expatriates to settle down. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 June 2024

Yet just over a decade ago, as Woods eased ever closer to the all-time PGA Tour win record, Mack was easing himself into his Ford Mustang to settle down for the night. —Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 June 2024

Smile was unable to permanently settle down, partly plagued by harassment from immigration officials and an inability to secure citizenship. —Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024

As with Home, the story is about a return to the pastoral, at least ostensibly: Marina (Maggie Siff, always two ticks better than her material) is a broadcast journalist who’s trying to settle down after a career spent in war zones. —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2024