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

The game settled down a bit after that first rotation, but Wilson played most of his debut with the well-meaning gracelessness of a puppy who has yet to grow into his paws. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Josh also had conversations with me and Daniel about something that’s not really in the book, but Mitt probably had a really tumultuous upbringing and life before settling down. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

The proposal took place on October 16, 2025, in New York City, where the two had settled down together. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Refinancing the debt incurred from our loans to build them, once interest rates settle down, is a way to reduce everyone’s household costs. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for settle down

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