English · Daily Life
settle in
/ˈsɛtl ɪn/
[/ˈsɛtl ɪn/]
get comfortable in a new place
Intermediateverb
Definition
To become comfortable and used to a new home, job, or situation.
Example
It took a few weeks to settle in at the new school.
It took a few weeks to settle in at the new school.
Etymology
From 'settle' plus 'in', becoming established in a place.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for adjusting to new surroundings.