English Expression · Intermediate
settle in
To get comfortable or established, as in a new place
Pronunciation: say settle in
Meaning
To get comfortable or established, as in a new place.
Example
I had just sat down in my favorite easy chair and settled in when the phone rang.
I had just sat down in my favorite easy chair and settled in when the phone rang.
Practice tips
- Practice settle in out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.