settle-down
Verbs
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(v) settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
- dust settled on the roofs
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(v) become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
- He finally settled down
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(v) become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
- After the fight both men need to cool off.
- It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.