settling

• Substantivo que designa o processo de afundar, assentar ou depositar-se gradualmente, usado em contextos como sedimentação, acomodação do solo ou resolução de algo.

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.

   Assentamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdescentdropsettlementsinkingsubsidence

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de resolver uma disputa, acalmar-se ou estabelecer residência fixa.

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.

   Resolver uma disputa

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarbitrateclear upiron outmediatenegotiatepatch upreconcileresolvesort outwork out

   Antônimosagitateinstigateprovokestir

2. Make a homeA2formal

   To establish a permanent residence in a place.

   Estabelecer-se

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

   Sinônimoscolonizelocatesettle down

3. Pay a debtB1formal

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

   Quitar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscleardischargeliquidatepaypay offsatisfysquare

   Antônimosdefaultowe

4. Become calm or stableB1formal

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

   Acalmar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabatecalm downeasequiet downrelaxsteadysubside

   Antônimosagitatedisquietdisturbroilunsettleupset

Variantes phrasalsettle downsettle on