settle into
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To slowly get used to something new and start feeling okay with it.
Literal meaning: To lower yourself physically into something and become still — like sinking comfortably into a chair.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To gradually grow comfortable in a specific role or position.
"After a shaky start, he settled into his role as team leader."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral
To adopt a particular routine or pattern of behaviour comfortably.
"The couple quickly settled into a routine of evening walks and early dinners."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B1 neutral
To lower yourself comfortably into a physical position, seat, or space.
"She settled into the armchair with a cup of tea and a good book."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Always requires a specific object — you settle into something. Commonly used with roles (a job, a relationship), routines (a rhythm, a pattern), or physical positions (a chair, a seat).
Commonly used with
routine role rhythm position seat new life
Forms
Base
settle into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
settles into
he/she/it
Past simple
settled into
yesterday
Past participle
settled into
have + pp
-ing form
settling into
continuous
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