settle on/upon (something)

phrasal verb

settled on/upon (something); settling on/upon (something); settles on/upon (something)

: to choose (something or someone) after thinking about other possible choices

We finally settled on a soft yellow for the kitchen walls.

Hours later, they settled on a plan.

Examples of settle on/upon (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Eventually, Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will settle on A) whether the first-round pick should start at nickel over Ja’Quan McMillian, and B) if not, what his initial role is. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025

The business owners and sisters are holding out on hope the U.S. and Korea settle on a lower tariff or carve out exceptions for smaller ticket items like beauty products. —Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025

Additionally, keeping items out means more surfaces for dust, hair, and bathroom moisture to settle on, resulting in more cleaning in the long run. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025

Humid weather and overly dense plants create the ideal conditions for powdery mildew spores to settle on leaves and spread. —Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025