settle down
To stop being noisy or restless and become calm, or to start living quietly in one place with a family.
Meanings
To become calm, quiet, or less agitated, especially after excitement or restlessness.
"It took the children a long time to settle down after the birthday party."
To begin living a stable life in one place, typically by forming a long-term relationship, getting married, or having children.
"After years of travelling, he finally decided to settle down and buy a house."
To get comfortable in a place or situation and begin focusing on a task.
"She settled down with a cup of tea and started reading the report."
For a situation or period to become stable and less troubled after a time of change or difficulty.
"The markets took a few weeks to settle down after the shock announcement."
Very common in everyday English. The 'domestic life' sense often carries a cultural expectation of marriage and children. Widely used to quiet children ('settle down, class!'). Transitive use ('settle someone down') is also common.
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