Phrasal verb SETTLE DOWN

SETTLE DOWN

1. To settle down is to start living in a place where you plan stay for a long time, especially after living in many different places or travelling a lot.

Example of use:

I worked in many different countries when I was younger, but I came back to the UK in 2005 and settled down and got married.

2. When two people settle down together they set up a life together and perhaps get married, buy a house and start a family.

Example of use:

1. Alice and Peter are settling down and buying a house together. They are getting married in June.
2. They make a lovely couple. I hope they settle down together.

3. To settle down is also to become calm and quiet.

Examples of use:

1. I wish the children would settle down and go to sleep- I’m exhausted!
2. Settle down class, and get your books out. Today we’re going to learn about phrasal verbs.
3. There was a fight between the rival football fans but the situation has settled down now.