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Definition settle on in British English

settle on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make a decision between two or more people or things after not being certain which to choose

Example

The band has yet to settle on a name.

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2

to give someone money or property in a legal and official way

Example

He settled the remainder of his estate on his three grandchildren.

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3

if your eyes settle on someone or something, you begin to look at them

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Definition settle on in British English