settle down

verb

settled down; settling down; settles down

1

: to become quiet, calm, or orderly

Settle down, children.

When things settle down here, I'll come for a visit.

2

: to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.

They swore they would never settle down and get married.

3

: to put oneself into a comfortable position

He settled down for the night.

4

: to become quiet and begin giving one's attention to something

They quickly settled down to their work.

Examples of settle down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Finally, Van Lith talked himself out of the shakes and settled down. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

The expectation, however, is that once transfers and injuries settle down, there will be little room for inexperienced players. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

A little bit of wind is expected in Boise on Wednesday through Friday, before settling down Friday night. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

Young adults often hope to achieve some milestones on their own or check off certain boxes before feeling ready to settle down. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for settle down

• chinatown
• tumbledown
• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown