settle on

verb — 3 senses

settle on

verb
1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see settle, on.

  • The grounds settled on the bottom of the pot.
2

To make a decision or selection; to decide, arrange, or agree on.

  • He looked at all the colors for a long time before finally settling on a sage green.
  • settle on a plan
3

To confer (an annuity, etc) upon by permanent grant; to assure to. (Compare settle (“formally, legally secure”).)

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