Settle down what does it mean

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Begin living a stable, orderly life; also, marry. For example, After traveling all over the world for years, he decided to settle down in his home town , or Her parents wished she would settle down and raise a family. Become calm, less nervous, or less restless, as in Come on, children, it's time to settle down. Apply oneself seriously, as in If you don't settle down to your homework, you'll never get it done. New Word List Word List.

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