This means something stops moving or becomes calm. For example, dust can stop floating in the air and fall down. People can also calm down and be quiet.
The dust will settle soon.
Please settle down and listen.
Here, settle means to find an answer or end to a problem or fight. It means to agree or fix a problem so it no longer exists.
They settled the problem quickly.
We want to settle our differences.
This means to move to a new place and live there. It often means to stay for a long time or start a new life in a location.
They settled in the small village.
Many people settled in America long ago.
This meaning means small bits in liquid sink to the bottom. For example, dirt in water falls to the bottom after some time.
The sediment settled at the bottom.
Let the mud settle in the water.
This means to choose or agree on something after discussion. For example, people decide the time or method for something important.
They settled on a date for the party.
We must settle this question today.
Here, settle is a type of wooden seat. It usually has arms and a back and is found in old homes or churches.
She sat on the old settle by the fire.
The settle is made of wood and very big.
