settle

uncountable

A noun referring to a long wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically placed in a kitchen or tavern.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее длинную деревянную скамью с высокой спинкой и подлокотниками, обычно устанавливаемую на кухне или в таверне.esSustantivo que designa un banco largo de madera con respaldo alto y reposabrazos, típicamente colocado en una cocina o taberna.frNom désignant un long banc en bois à haut dossier et accoudoirs, souvent placé dans une cuisine ou une taverne.deEin Substantiv, das eine lange Holzbank mit hoher Rückenlehne und Armlehnen bezeichnet, wie sie traditionell in einer Küche oder in einer Gaststube steht.ptNo inglês, o substantivo "settle" refere-se a um banco comprido de madeira com encosto alto e braços, geralmente usado em cozinhas ou tavernas. Também pode designar um assento rústico ou uma banqueta comprida.zh指一种带有高靠背和扶手的木制长椅，通常置于厨房或酒馆中。arاسم يشير إلى مقعد خشبي طويل ذي مسند ظهر مرتفع ومساند للذراعين، يوضع عادة في المطبخ أو الحانة. ويُستخدم كذلك للدلالة على أي مقعد طويل بسيط.

1. Long wooden bench C1 formal british

   A long wooden bench with a high back, typically used in traditional or rustic settings.

   • They sat on the settle by the fireplace.
   • The old settle was carved from oak.
   • The inn had a large settle in the corner for guests.

   ruСкамьяesBanco de madera con respaldo altofrbanc à dossierdeSitzbankptBanco de madeirazh长凳arمقعد خشبي

   Synonyms: benchpewsettee

• settles plural form
• settles' possessive plural form
• settle's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по разрешению спора, успокоению или установлению постоянного места жительства.esVerbo usado para referirse a la acción de resolver una disputa, calmarse o establecerse en un lugar permanente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de résoudre un différend, de se calmer ou de s'établir dans un lieu de résidence permanent.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, einen Streit beizulegen, sich zu beruhigen oder einen festen Wohnsitz zu nehmen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de resolver uma disputa, acalmar-se ou estabelecer residência fixa.zh用于表示解决争端、安定下来或建立固定居所的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على حلّ نزاع أو تسوية أمر، أو تهدئة النفس أو غيرها، أو الاستقرار في مكان ما باتخاذه موطناً دائماً.

1. Resolve a dispute B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУрегулироватьesResolver un conflictofrRésoudre un différenddeBeilegen eines StreitsptResolver uma disputazh解决争端arتسوية النزاع

   Synonyms: arbitrateclear upiron outmediatenegotiatepatch upreconcileresolvesort outwork out

   Antonyms: agitateinstigateprovokestir

2. Make a home A2 formal

   To establish a permanent residence in a place.

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

   ruПоселитьсяesEstablecerse (como residencia permanente)frS'établir, s'installerdeSich niederlassenptEstabelecer-sezh定居arاِسْتَوْطَنَ

   Synonyms: colonizelocatesettle down

3. Pay a debt B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОплатитьessaldar una deudafrRégler (une dette)deBezahlenptQuitarzh结清arسداد الدين

   Synonyms: cleardischargeliquidatepaypay offsatisfysquare

   Antonyms: defaultowe

4. Become calm or stable B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУспокоитьсяestranquilizarse, estabilizarsefrse calmer, s'apaiserdeSich beruhigenptAcalmar-sezh平静下来arهدأ واستقر

   Synonyms: abatecalm downeasequiet downrelaxsteadysubside

   Antonyms: agitatedisquietdisturbroilunsettleupset

• settled past participle
• settled past simple
• settling present participle
• settles third person singular

Phrasal variants: settle downsettle on