settle in — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

settle in (/ˈsɛtl ɪn/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ˈsɛtl ɪn/

Meaning

Meaning: get comfortable in a new place

To become comfortable and used to a new home, job, or situation.

Examples

🗣 It took a few weeks to settle in at the new school.

Etymology

From ‘settle’ plus ‘in’, becoming established in a place.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for adjusting to new surroundings.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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