Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with settle in British Collocation
settle
verb
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/ˈset(ə)l/
after a long time
eventually
finally
ultimately
The case was eventually settled and the insurance company paid up.
in a friendly or peaceful way
amicably
peacefully
If any dispute cannot be settled amicably through ordinary negotiations, the matter shall be referred to an arbitrator.
without going to a law court
out of court
Libel cases will often be settled out of court in order to avoid the potentially huge legal costs.
disagreement
argument
conflict
differences
dispute
lawsuit
The University lecturers have finally settled their pay dispute.
something being discussed or dealt with
affair
case
issue
matter
question
First of all, we need to settle the question of hours and pay.