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settle down ?
Posted : 19 Oct, 2012 06:49 AM

set�tle1    /ˈsɛtl/ Show Spelled [set-l] Show IPA verb, set�tled, set�tling.

verb (used with object)

1. to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).

2. to place in a desired state or in order: to settle one's affairs.

3. to pay

4. to close

5. to migrate to and organize; colonize:

6. to cause to take up residence:

7. to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers:

8. to quiet, calm, or bring to rest

9. to stop from annoying or opposing:

10. to conclude or resolve: to settle a dispute.

11. to make stable; place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis.

12. to cause (a liquid) to become clear by depositing dregs.

13. to cause (dregs, sediment, etc.) to sink or be deposited.

14. to cause to sink down gradually; make firm or compact.

15. to dispose of finally; close up: to settle an estate.

16. Law .

a. to secure (property, title, etc.) on or to a person by formal or legal process.

b. to terminate (legal proceedings) by mutual consent of the parties.

17. to decide, arrange, or agree

18. to arrange matters in dispute;

19. to pay a bill;

20. to take up residence in a new country or place:

21. to come to rest, as from flight:

23. to become calm or composed

24. to come to rest

25. to sink down gradually; subside.

26. to become clear by the sinking of suspended particles, as a liquid.

27. to sink to the bottom, as sediment.

28. to become firm or compact, as the ground.

29. (of a female animal) to become pregnant; conceive.

Verb phrases

30. settle down,

a. to become established in some routine, especially upon marrying, after a period of independence or indecision.

b. to become calm or quiet.

c. to apply oneself to serious work: There were so many distractions that we weren't able to settle down to studying.

31. settle for, to be satisfied with: to settle for less.

32. settle into, to become established in: to settle into a new routine.

down1    /daʊn/ Show Spelled[doun]

1. from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position:

2. on or to the ground, floor, or bottom:

3. to or in a sitting or lying position.

4. to or in a position, area, or district considered lower.

5. to or at a lower value or rate.

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settle down ?
Posted : 19 Oct, 2012 06:51 AM

does anyone really want to do this?

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Posted : 19 Oct, 2012 08:27 AM

Well, when you put it that way, it all makes me want to take a nap. :ROFL:

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Posted : 20 Oct, 2012 07:25 AM

hahahahaaa,Miss Marvelous,exactly !!!!

seems most desire to settle up,not down?

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Posted : 22 Oct, 2012 07:04 PM

It makes me cross eyed to be honest...................

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