English · Phrasal verb Attested

settle on

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see settle, on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tham khảo settle, on

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The grounds settled on the bottom of the pot.

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 make a decision or selection; to decide, arrange, or agree on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ra quyết định hoặc lựa chọn

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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 confer (an annuity, etc) upon by permanent grant; to assure to. (Compare settle (“formally, legally secure”).)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cấp (dành cho ai) bằng cách cấp đất vĩnh viễn

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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 on” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see settle, on.

Is “settle on” formal or informal?

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