Settle in Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SET-uhl IN
sˈɛtəl/ /ˈɪn
SET-uhl IN
Definición
To become comfortable and familiar in a new place, situation, or environment, especially after moving or starting something new.
Uso & Matices
Commonly used when moving to a new home, city, job, or school. Phrasal verb; often followed by 'quickly', 'slowly', or time-related phrases ('It took me a month to settle in'). Implies adaptation and comfort, not just physically moving.
Spanish: instalarse - adaptarsePortuguese (BR): instalar-se - adaptar-sePortuguese (PT): instalar-se - adaptar-seChinese (Simplified): 安顿下来 - 适应新环境Chinese (Traditional): 安頓下來 - 適應新環境Hindi: स्थिर होना - नए माहौल में ढलनाArabic: استقرّ - التأقلمBengali: ঘরোয়া হয়ে ওঠা - মানিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: обустроиться - освоитьсяJapanese: 慣れる - 新しい環境に馴染むVietnamese: ổn định - thích nghiKorean: 적응하다 - 자리 잡다Turkish: alışmak - yerleşmekUrdu: گھر بسنا - مانوس ہوناIndonesian: menyesuaikan diri - betah
Oraciones de Ejemplo
It takes time to settle in to a new school.
basic
She helped her friend settle in after the move.
basic
Welcome! I hope you settle in quickly.
basic
It took me a few weeks to really settle in at my new job.
natural
You’ll settle in before you know it—everyone here is friendly.
natural
Just give yourself a little time to settle in.
natural