settle

settle: settle set‧tle [ˈsetl] verb

1. [intransitive, transitive] to end an argument by agreeing to do something:

• The two companies signed a pact that settled the patent suit.

• Before the second phase of the trial, the companysettled out of court (= ended the argument without having to go to court ) .

settle something with somebody

• The bankruptcy trustee ultimately settled the dispute with shareholders.

2. [intransitive] FINANCE if prices on a market settle, they stop rising or falling and stay at a particular level for a period of time:

• Crude oil futures prices settled lower in light trading.

3. [transitive] FINANCE to pay money that is owed:

• Proceeds from the sale will be used to settle debt to other creditors.

• Credit cards are one of the best ways of settling bills when you travel abroad.

settle on/upon phrasal verb [transitive]

1. settle on/upon something to decide or agree about something:

• Following extensive consultation, the company settled on the framework for the technical elements of its IT strategy.

2. settle something on/upon somebody LAW to make a formal arrangement to give money or property to someone:

• A trust was drawn up that settled a large sum on his daughter when she married.

settle up phrasal verb [intransitive] FINANCE

to pay what you owe on an account or bill:

• After he had collected his money, he settled up and left the hotel.

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settle UK US /ˈsetl/ verb

► [T] to pay money that you owe: »settle a bill/debt
»Only half of their clients settled their accounts on time.

► [I or T] to end an argument by reaching an agreement to do something: »settle a dispute/argument/lawsuit
»The company paid $5 million to former employees to settle claims of unfair dismissal.
»Union and management were urged to settle their differences.
»The company decided it was cheaper to settle rather than fight the case in court.

► to make a final decision about something: »We need a final meeting to settle the matter once and for all.
»OK, so that's settled then.

► [I] FINANCE if prices, values, etc. settle, they stop moving up or down: »They expect house price inflation to settle around 10%.
settle at sth »After a rocky ride, shares in the entertainment company settled at $13.

● settle out of court — Cf. settle out of court

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Synonyms:

Bench, seat, stool / Fix, establish, Subside, sink, fall / Place, establish, make permanent / Adjust, arrange, finish, close up / Decide, determine, make clear, free from doubt, confirm, Rest, repose, be quiet, be tranquil, be composed / Adjust, regulate, arrange, compose, Dwell, abide, inhabit, reside, plant one's self, get established / Colonize, people, Account, reckon, square accounts, satisfy all demands / Liquidate, pay, discharge, close up, balance, adjust / Ordain as pastor / Clarify, defecate, fine, clear / Compose, quiet, tranquillize, calm, still, allay, pacify / Set, fix, confirm

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settle — set·tle vb set·tled, set·tling vt 1: to resolve conclusively settle a question of law 2: to establish or secure permanently a settled legal principle 3 … Law dictionary
Settle — Set tle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Settled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Settling}.] [OE. setlen, AS. setlan. [root]154. See {Settle}, n. In senses 7, 8, and 9 perhaps confused with OE. sahtlen to reconcile, AS. sahtlian, fr. saht reconciliation, sacon to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Settle — steht für: Settle (North Yorkshire), Stadt in North Yorkshire, Vereinigtes Königreich Settle Junction, stillgelegter Bahnhof, Beginn der Bahnstrecke Settle Carlisle Settle ist der Nachname folgender Personen: Elkanah Settle (1648 1724),… … Deutsch Wikipedia
settle — Ⅰ. settle [1] ► VERB 1) reach an agreement or decision about (an argument or problem). 2) (often settle down) adopt a more steady or secure life, especially through establishing a permanent home. 3) sit, come to rest, or arrange comfortably or… … English terms dictionary
Settle — Datos generales Origen Easton, Pensilvania, Estados Unidos Estado activos Información artística … Wikipedia Español
settle — settle1 [set′ l] n. [ME settel < OE setl (akin to Ger sessel) < IE * sedla < base * sed > SIT] a long wooden bench with a back, armrests, and sometimes a chest beneath the seat settle2 [set′ l] vt. settled, settling [ME setlen < OE … English World dictionary
settle — [v1] straighten out, resolve achieve, adjudicate, adjust, appoint, arrange, call the shots*, choose, cinch, clean up, clear, clear up, clinch, come to a conclusion, come to a decision, come to an agreement, complete, concert, conclude, confirm,… … New thesaurus
settle in — 1. To adapt to a new environment 2. To prepare to remain indoors for the night • • • Main Entry: ↑settle * * * ˌsettle ˈin | ˌsettle ˈinto sth derived to move into a new home, job, etc. and start to feel comfortable there • How are the kids… … Useful english dictionary
Settle — Set tle, n. [OE. setel, setil, a seat, AS. setl: akin to OHG. sezzal, G. sessel, Goth. sitls, and E. sit. [root]154. See {Sit}.] 1. A seat of any kind. [Obs.] Upon the settle of his majesty Hampole. [1913 Webster] 2. A bench; especially, a bench… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Settle — Set tle, v. i. 1. To become fixed or permanent; to become stationary; to establish one s self or itself; to assume a lasting form, condition, direction, or the like, in place of a temporary or changing state. [1913 Webster] The wind came about… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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