~ 1
■ verb
1》 resolve or reach an agreement or decision about (an argument or problem).
↘( ~ for ) accept or agree to (something less than satisfactory).
2》 (often ~ down ) adopt a more steady or secure style of life, especially in a permanent job and home.
↘( ~ down to ) apply oneself to.
↘become or make calmer or quieter.
3》 sit or come to rest in a comfortable position.
↘begin to feel comfortable in a new situation.
4》 fall or come down on to a surface.
↘(of suspended particles) sink slowly in a liquid to form sediment.
↘(of an object) gradually sink down under its own weight.
↘(of a ship) begin to sink.
5》 pay (a debt or account).
↘( ~ something on ) give money or property to (someone) through a deed of ~ment or a will.
6》 dated silence (a troublesome person).
Derivatives
~able adjective
Origin
OE setlan 'to seat, place', from ~ 2 .
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~ 2
■ noun a wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.
Origin
OE setl 'a place to sit', of Gmc origin; related to L. sella 'seat', also to sit .