settle

If you settle a fight, argument, case, etc., you find an answer that stops it.

Example: They settled the dispute. Both men were happy with the results.

If something is settled, it is decided.

Example: OK, it's settled: we're going to Florida this summer.

If something settles, it moves to a position where it can stay in for a long time, often in a low position.

Example: She got a drink and then calmly settled herself in front of the TV.

If you settle for something, you accept it even though it is not as good as you wanted.

Example: This year, she would have to settle for third place.

If you settle a place, you move there and live there.

Example: After moving to Canada, they settled in Toronto.