English · Phrasal verb Attested

settle down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make or become quiet and calm after a period of disturbance or restlessness.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho hoặc trở nên yên tĩnh và bình tĩnh

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Where it’s used: Used American English

It took John a while to settle down after the phone call.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To establish a settled lifestyle for oneself, especially by marrying.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thiết lập lối sống ổn định, đặc biệt là bằng cách kết hôn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To grow comfortable and familiar with one's new accommodation or circumstances.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên thoải mái và quen thuộc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “settle down” mean?

To make or become quiet and calm after a period of disturbance or restlessness.

Is “settle down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.