settle for

1. (idiomatic)To accept or allow something, especially something not entirely desirable.

   He couldn't afford the expensive headphones, so he decided to settle for the lower-quality set.

   sich mit etwas zufriedengeben

1. I can't settle for this boring life.

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2. I don't want to settle for second best.

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3. I wasn't sure that he would settle for anything less.

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4. Get it settled once and for all.

   ruУладьте это раз и навсегда.

   deRegle das ein für alle Mal.

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5. It's about time you settled down for good.

   deEs wird Zeit, dass du dich endgültig niederlässt.

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irregular

• settle downзаспокоїтися, звикнутиTo make or become quiet and calm after a period of disturbance or restlessness.
• settle upTo pay what one owes (a debt, a bill etc.)
• settle onUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see settle, on.
• settle inTo get comfortable or established, as in a new place.
• settle forTo accept or allow something, especially something not entirely desirable.
• settle intoTo become comfortable with a place or routine.
• settle withTo get revenge on (someone); to resolve a grudge with (someone).