Settle up with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

SET-uhl UP with

UK

sˈɛtəl/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɪð

SET-uhl UP with

Definition

To pay someone what you owe them, usually money, so that your accounts are even.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and conversational; often used after sharing expenses. Typically refers to money, but can occasionally include small favors. Common expressions: 'settle up with someone', 'Can I settle up with you now?' Distinct from 'settle down' (become calm/live quietly).

• Spanish: salir cuentas con - saldar cuentas con
• Portuguese (BR): acertar as contas com - acertar com
• Portuguese (PT): acertar contas com - pagar a conta a
• Chinese (Simplified): 与...结清账目
• Chinese (Traditional): 與...結清帳目
• Hindi: से हिसाब चुकता करना
• Arabic: تصفية الحساب مع
• Bengali: হিসাব চুকানো - পাওনা মিটানো
• Russian: рассчитаться с - оплатить долг
• Japanese: 清算する - 精算する
• Vietnamese: thanh toán với
• Korean: 정산하다 - 계산하다
• Turkish: hesaplaşmak - borcunu ödemek
• Urdu: حساب چکانا - ادائیگی کرنا
• Indonesian: thanh toán với - trả tiền cho

Example Sentences

I need to settle up with you for lunch yesterday.

basic

Let's settle up with the waiter before we leave.

basic

Did you settle up with your roommate for the bills?

basic

I'll settle up with you next week when I get paid.

natural

Remind me to settle up with Joe before the trip.

natural

After dinner, everyone wanted to settle up with the host right away.

natural