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Past tense for to calm down or become less restless
“You need to settle down before I have Nurse Alexis over there stick you with some sleepy juice.”
Past tense for to calm or lull one who is distraught, emotional or excited
“The professor decides it is worth having a little fun to settle down the nervous young adults.”
Past tense for to free, or be free, from disturbance or agitation
“I do expect years of turmoil, but I also expect that things will settle down eventually.”
Past tense for to descend from above and settle on a surface
“These particles settle down onto the planet's surface and coat it until warming begins and they are lofted into the atmosphere.”
Past tense for to recover from an ailment or discomfort
“Your stomach will settle down eventually.”
Past tense for to allay a situation that has escalated
Past tense for to free from disturbance
Past tense for to clear or disappear (gradually), especially of something undesirable
Past tense for to come to rest, especially after descending from the air
Past tense for to settle or move into a warm, comfortable position
Past tense for to enter into marriage
Past tense for to fix or put into place
Past tense for to be socially compatible with other members of a group
Past tense for to adopt or be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks
Past tense for to lie down to rest
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