Definitions
1.verbTo conclude or resolve (something):
2.verbTo place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something)."to settle her estate"
3.verbTo become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated."the weather settled; wait until the crowd settles before speaking"
4.verbTo establish or become established in a steady position:
5.verbTo fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)"the Saxons who settled in Britain"
6.verbTo move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).
7.verbTo sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.
8.verbTo make a jointure for a spouse.
9.verb(of an animal) To make or become pregnant.
10.adjectiveComfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest."It took me a while to feel settled after I moved to this big city."