settle in
B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To start feeling at home in a new place after arriving.
Literal meaning: To place oneself inside somewhere and become still — physically settling within a space.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To gradually become comfortable in a new home or place of residence.
"It took her a few weeks to settle in after moving to a new city."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral
To become established and comfortable in a new job or social environment.
"The new teacher settled in quickly and the students already loved her."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B2 neutral
To help someone become comfortable in a new situation (transitive use).
"The manager spent the morning settling in the new recruits."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Often used after moving to a new home, starting a new job, or beginning school. Can also be used transitively to help someone settle in (e.g. 'help the new student settle in').
Commonly used with
new home new job school quickly well neighbourhood
Forms
Base
settle in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
settles in
he/she/it
Past simple
settled in
yesterday
Past participle
settled in
have + pp
-ing form
settling in
continuous
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