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 busy Fujino has ambition and drive and talent but sometimes needs to settle down, step back, and see things with a fresh eye. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

When Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2022, oil and fuel costs jumped worldwide—partially out of fears of war spreading globally—but prices settled down after a few months amid a recognition that the conflict was contained. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

The number of people settling down for longer-term stays, including work and study, also hit an all-time high last year, likely due to the reliable safety and convenient infrastructure the world’s fourth-largest economy has to offer. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

The ensuing two batters reached on a double and a walk before Olds settled down, retiring the next six in order. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for settle down

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