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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

settle into en · VERB

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) To become comfortable with a place or routine.
    • Will this decision-making paralysis continue until Great British Railways has been established and settled into a new rhythm? If so, passengers on the West of England line are in for a rough ride, as the reliability of these tired old British Rail trains inevitably declines, and maintenance costs rise. 2026 February 18, Paul Clifton, “West of England Line problems laid bare”, in RAIL, page 7:

Forms

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settling into Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
settled into Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
settled into Tense=Past lexicographic
settles into Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic