settle up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to pay what one owes (a debt, a bill etc.)
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “settle up” mean?
to pay what one owes (a debt, a bill etc.)
Is “settle up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.