Phrasal verb
settle in
Meanings
to become comfortable and adjusted in a new place, job, school, or routine
to sit or lie down in a comfortable position and relax, especially before starting something
Definition
To settle in means to become comfortable and feel adjusted in a new place or situation.
When you settle in, you start to feel comfortable after arriving in a new home, job, school, or routine. It often takes a little time as you learn where things are and how things work. People also use it for getting comfortable physically, like relaxing into a seat before starting something.
Examples
- I’m starting to settle in at my new job.
- You’ll settle in faster if you explore your neighborhood.
- He finally settled in after a few busy weeks at college.
- She settled in on the couch and opened her book.
- They settled in quickly once their furniture arrived.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "settle in" (become comfortable) with "settle down" (become calmer or start a stable life).
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.