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settle down

To establish a settled lifestyle, and especially to marry.
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It is never possible to settle down to the ordinary routine of life at sea until the screw begins to revolve. There is an hour or two, after the passengers have embarked, which is disquieting and fussy.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'settle down':

settle downTo become quiet and calm after a period of disturbance or restlessness.
settle downto get comfortable with one's new accommodation or circumstances.
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