to get into a comfortable position, either sitting or lying
Example:
- She settled down in an armchair to watch television.
- I settled down with a book.
Extra examples:
- Finally they settled down to watch an old movie.
- She settled down for a quiet doze on the sofa.
to start to have a quieter way of life, living in one place
Example:
- When are you going to get married and settle down?
- It's time I settled down.
- She felt she wasn't yet ready to settle down.