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settle down

phrasal verb
phrasal verb Middle age, Marriage
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  1. 1 to get into a comfortable position, either sitting or lying She settled down in an armchair to watch television. I settled down with a book.
  2. 2 to start to have a quieter way of life, living in one place When are you going to get married and settle down? It's time I settled down. See related entries: Middle age, Marriage

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to become or make somebody become calm, less excited, etc. It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. Now, come on, settle down! I’m sure things will settle down soon. The early goal settled the home side down.
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