settling

noun
UK: /ˈset.əl.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈset̬.əl.ɪŋ/

  1. Coming to rest; ceasing to move or sink.

    1. The settling dust covered everything in the old attic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The settling of the legal dispute brought relief to all parties involved, ending years of stress. [ ] [ ]

  2. Establishing a home or way of life.

    1. They are settling in a new town. [ ] [ ]
    2. After years of traveling, she is settling down and starting a family near her childhood home. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of reaching an agreement or solution.

    1. The settling of the argument was quick. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyers worked hard on the settling of the contract, ensuring all terms were acceptable. [ ] [ ]

  4. Sinking to the bottom of a liquid.

    1. There is some settling at the bottom. [ ] [ ]
    2. Allow time for the settling of the sediment in the wine before carefully pouring it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

deciding
settling verb

  1. Present participle of 'settle': Coming to rest.

    1. Dust is settling on the shelf. [ ] [ ]
    2. The snow was settling quickly, creating a thick blanket over the quiet town. [ ] [ ]

  2. Present participle of 'settle': Establishing a home or business.

    1. He is settling into his new job. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the long journey, the family was finally settling into their new, permanent residence. [ ] [ ]

  3. Present participle of 'settle': Resolving a dispute or debt.

    1. They are settling the bill now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is settling claims with the customers impacted by the product recall, ensuring fairness. [ ] [ ]
settling adjective

  1. Likely to stay in one place or situation for a long time.

    1. She is not a settling person. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his adventurous past, he's now showing signs of becoming a more settling influence. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "settling" in English means: Coming to rest; ceasing to move or sink., Establishing a home or way of life., The act of reaching an agreement or solution., Sinking to the bottom of a liquid..

The phonetic transcription of "settling" is /ˈset.əl.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈset̬.əl.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "settling": deciding.

Example usage of "settling": "The settling dust covered everything in the old attic.". More examples on the page.