definition of
settle

[1] #1 settle v. [settle down] settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground; "dust settled on the roofs". wn

[2] #2 settle v. [decide, resolve, adjudicate] bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance". wn

[3] #3 settle v. [square off, square up, determine] settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument". wn

[4] #4 settle v. [locate] take up residence and become established; "The immigrants settled in the Midwest". wn

[5] #5 settle v. [reconcile, patch up, make up, conciliate] come to terms; "After some discussion we finally made up". wn