settling

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des allmählichen Absinkens auf ein tieferes Niveau bezeichnet, häufig im Zusammenhang mit Ablagerungen, Sedimentation oder Setzung des Bodens gebraucht.

A noun referring to the process of gradually sinking to a lower level, often used in contexts like sediment deposition or ground subsidence.

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1. Gradual sinkingB2formal

   A process of slowly moving downward or sinking to a lower level, often referring to sediment or structures.

   Absinken

   • The settling of the foundation caused cracks in the walls.
   • Sediment settling at the bottom of the lake takes many years.
   • Engineers monitor the settling of the building after construction.

   Synonymedescentdropsettlementsinkingsubsidence

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, einen Streit beizulegen, sich zu beruhigen oder einen festen Wohnsitz zu nehmen.

A verb used to indicate the act of resolving a dispute, coming to rest, or establishing a permanent residence.

1. Resolve a disputeB1formal

   To bring a disagreement or conflict to an end by mutual agreement.

   Beilegen eines Streits

   • They settled the argument without going to court.
   • The two companies settled the lawsuit out of court.
   • We need to settle this matter before the deadline.

   Synonymearbitrateclear upiron outmediatenegotiatepatch upreconcileresolvesort outwork out

   Antonymeagitateinstigateprovokestir

2. Make a homeA2formal

   To establish a permanent residence in a place.

   Sich niederlassen

   • They decided to settle in a small town after traveling.
   • Many immigrants settled in New York City.
   • He settled in the countryside after retirement.

   Synonymecolonizelocatesettle down

3. Pay a debtB1formal

   To pay money owed, such as a bill or account.

   Bezahlen

   • Please settle your account by the end of the month.
   • She settled the restaurant bill with cash.
   • He settled all his debts before moving abroad.

   Synonymecleardischargeliquidatepaypay offsatisfysquare

   Antonymedefaultowe

4. Become calm or stableB1formal

   To become quiet, calm, or steady after a period of activity or disturbance.

   Sich beruhigen

   • The dust settled after the storm passed.
   • He took a deep breath to settle his nerves.
   • The situation will settle down once the new rules are in place.

   Synonymeabatecalm downeasequiet downrelaxsteadysubside

   Antonymeagitatedisquietdisturbroilunsettleupset

Phrasal-Variantensettle downsettle on