What does Settle Down Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Verb
  • settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
  • become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
  • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

Examples

  • "dust settled on the roofs"
  • "He finally settled down"
  • "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again."

Part of Speech

Verb