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What does "settle" mean?
settle down
- to take up permanent residence, a regular job, etc.; lead a more routine, stable life, as after marriage
- to become less nervous, restless, or erratic
- to become calm as by diminishing in force
- to apply oneself steadily or attentively
settle up
to determine what is owed and make the necessary adjustments
See settle in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms
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