settle on

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

   The grounds settled on the bottom of the pot.

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

   He looked at all the colors for a long time before finally settling on a sage green.

   settle on a plan

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

1. Have you settled on a date?

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2. Her eyes settled on the dress.

   Її очі зупинилися на сукні.

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3. He settled his property on his sons.

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4. They settled on the terms of the contract.

   ruОни договорились обо всех пунктах контракта.

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5. His blue eyes settled on me and my heart jumped.

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• 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).