settled

/ˈsɛtl̩d/

verb

  1. 1

    To conclude or resolve (something):

  2. 2

    To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).

    to settle her estate
  3. 3

    To become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.

    the weather settled;  wait until the crowd settles before speaking
  4. 4

    To establish or become established in a steady position:

  5. 5

    To fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)

    the Saxons who settled in Britain
  6. 6

    To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).

  7. 7

    To sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.

  8. 8

    To make a jointure for a spouse.

  9. 9

    (of an animal) To make or become pregnant.

adjective

  1. 1

    Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

    It took me a while to feel settled after I moved to this big city.

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