settle on

1. Decide something, as in They finally settled on Bermuda for their vacation . [Second half of 1700s]

2. Give property or a title to someone, as in She settled an annuity on her husband . [Mid-1600s]

Idioms and Phrases

Also, settle upon .

Example Sentences

Both cars were sold still covered in dust that had settled on their bodywork over the years, which the auction house was keen to retain.

From BBC

His research has suggested that metals in air pollution settle on vegetation and are released into soils and waterways when that vegetation is burned.

From Los Angeles Times

The Met Office warn that around 5-10cm of snow could settle on higher ground in northern Scotland into Monday morning with 1-3cm possible to lower levels.

From BBC

Anticyclonic gloom has settled on the UK recently bringing extensive cloud.

From BBC

How did you create the dish and settle on such a unique presentation?

From Salon

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