settle
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set·tle
(sĕt'l) 
v., -tled, -tling, -tles. v.tr.
A long wooden bench with a high back, often including storage space beneath the seat.
phrasal verbs:
v., -tled, -tling, -tles. v.tr.
- To put into order; arrange or fix definitely as desired.
- To put firmly into a desired position or place; establish.
- To establish as a resident or residents: settled her family in Ohio.
- To establish residence in; colonize: Pioneers settled the West.
- To establish in a residence, business, or profession.
- To restore calmness or comfort to.
- To cause to sink, become compact, or come to rest.
- To cause (a liquid) to become clear by forming a sediment.
- To subdue or make orderly.
- To establish on a permanent basis; stabilize.
- To make compensation for (a claim).
- To pay (a debt).
- To conclude (a dispute, for example) by a final decision.
- To decide (a lawsuit) by mutual agreement of the involved parties without court action.
- Law. To secure or assign (property or title) by legal action.
- To discontinue moving and come to rest in one place.
- To move downward; sink or descend, especially gradually: Darkness settled over the fields. Dust settled in the road.
- To become clear by the sinking of suspended particles. Used of liquids.
- To be separated from a solution or mixture as a sediment.
- To become compact by sinking, as sediment when stirred up.
- To establish one's residence: settled in Canada.
- To become established or localized: The cold settled in my chest.
- To reach a decision; determine: We finally settled on a solution to the problem. See synonyms at decide.
- To come to an agreement, especially to resolve a lawsuit out of court.
- To provide compensation for a claim.
- To pay a debt.
A long wooden bench with a high back, often including storage space beneath the seat.
phrasal verbs:
settle down
- To begin living a stable and orderly life: He settled down as a farmer with a family.
- To become calm or composed.
- To accept in spite of incomplete satisfaction: had to settle for a lower wage than the one requested.
settle (one's) stomach
- To relieve one's indigestion or nausea.
[Middle English setlen, to seat, from Old English setlan, from setl, seat.]
settleable set'tle·a·ble adj.
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In general: to pay an obligation.
Estates: distribution of an estate’s assets by an executor to beneficiaries after all legal procedures have been completed.
Law: (1) to resolve a legal dispute short of adjudication; (2) to arrange for disposition of property, such as between spouses or between parents and children, if there has been a dispute such as a divorce.
Securities: to complete a securities trade between brokers acting as agents or between a broker and his customer. A trade is settled when the customer has paid the broker for securities bought or when the customer delivers securities that have been sold and the customer receives the proceeds from the sale.
See also continuous net settlement.
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Roget's Thesaurus:
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settle
verb
- To put into correct or conclusive form: arrange, conclude, dispose of, fix. See do/not do.
- To place securely in a position or condition: ensconce, establish, fix, install, seat. See put in/take out.
- To make or become calm: allay, balm, becalm, calm (down), lull, quiet, still, tranquilize. See calm/agitation.
- To fall or drift down to the bottom: gravitate, sink. See rise/fall.
- To come to rest on the ground: alight1, land, light2, set down, touch down. See move/halt.
- To set right by giving what is due: clear, discharge, liquidate, pay (off or up), satisfy, square. See pay/owe.
- To bring (something) into a state of agreement or accord: reconcile, rectify, resolve, smooth over, straighten out. See agree/disagree.
- To bring about or come to an agreement concerning: arrange, conclude, fix, negotiate, set1. See agree/disagree.
- To make up or cause to make up one's mind: conclude, decide, determine, resolve. See decide/hesitate.
Antonyms by Answers.com:
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settle
v
Definition: calm, relieve
Antonyms: confuse, trouble, upset, worry
v
Definition: come to rest; fall
Antonyms: move
v
Definition: decide
Antonyms: prolong
v
Definition: make one's home
Antonyms: depart, leave, move
v
Definition: straighten out, resolve
Antonyms: confuse, mix up, unsettle
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v. (of a ship or boat) sink gradually.
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This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.
To agree, to approve, to arrange, to ascertain, to liquidate, or to reach an agreement.
Parties are said to settle an account when they examine its items and ascertain and agree upon the balance due from one to the other. When the person who owes money pays the balance, he or she is also said to settle it. A trust is settled when its terms are established and it goes into effect.
The term settle up is a colloquial rather than legal phrase that is applied to the final collection, adjustment, and distribution of the estate of a decedent, a bankrupt, or an insolvent corporation. It includes the processes of collecting the property, paying the debts and charges, and remitting the balance to those entitled to receive it.
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settle
IN BRIEF: Sit comfortably; solve a problem or agree.
Settle one difficulty, and you keep a hundred away.
— Confucius (c. 551-c. 479 BC), Chinese philosopher.
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Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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settled
Lay term for an animal that has become pregnant. Generally applied to agricultural animals.
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categories related to 'settle'
- Chairs and Sofas - settle: wooden bench with arms and straight back
- Mood and Intent - settle: become fixed in one position
- Judgments and Critiques - settle: (vb) decide, resolve conclusively
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Settle
For other uses, see Settle (disambiguation).
Coordinates: 54°04′20″N 2°16′55″W / 54.07213°N 2.28189°W
| Settle | |
 Settle town centre |
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 Settle
Settle shown within North Yorkshire |
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| Population | 2,421 [1] |
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| OS grid reference | SD816640 |
| - London | 239 miles (385 km) |
| Civil parish | Settle |
| District | Craven |
| Shire county | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SETTLE |
| Postcode district | BD24 |
| Dialling code | 01729 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Skipton & Ripon |
| Website | http://www.settle.co.uk/ |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Settle is a small market town and civil parish within the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is served by the Settle railway station, which is located near the town centre, and Giggleswick railway station which is a mile away. It is 29 miles (47 km) from Leeds Bradford Airport. The main road running through Settle is the B6480, which links to the A65, connecting Settle to Skipton and Kendal. The town has a population of 2,421 according to the 2001 Census.
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History
Settle is thought to be of Anglian 7th century origins, its name being the Angle word for settlement. After the Harrying of the North between 1069 and 1071, the area was described in the Domesday Book as "waste". A market charter was granted to Henry de Percy (1228–1272) by Henry III in 1249. A market square developed and the main route through the medieval town was aligned on an east-west direction, from what is now Albert Hill down Victoria Street, High Street and Cheapside and on through Kirkgate. This led to Giggleswick, important because it was here that citizens had to go to attend the parish church. The first bridge over the River Ribble was mentioned in 1498.
During the civil war, the Cliffords, the Lords of the Manor were royalists, but counter to tradition, their subjects were not. John Lambert of Calton in Malhamdale, was general in Cromwell's army and his troops camped at Settle in August 1651 while on the road to an encounter in Lancaster.
The turnpike, Keighley to Kendal road was put through in 1753. The "little" North Western Railway reached Giggleswick in 1847 and in 1849 the railway company constructed the new Station Road from Giggleswick to Settle. In 1875 the Settle to Carlisle Railway was built, opening to goods traffic in 1875 and to passengers the following year when the station building was opened along with goods warehouse, cattle pens, signal box and water cranes.[2]
In the late 18th century cotton spinning became the main employment in the town. Bridge End Mill was converted from corn milling to cotton spinning. John Procter operated mills at Runley and King's Mill; they were later taken over by his son Thomas. He built the row of workers' cottages now called Procter's Row in Lower Kirkgate. In 1835, Dog Kennel Mill and Brennand's Weaving Shed, Settle had 5 mills employing 333 people.[3]
Governance
Settle is served by a town council made up of 11 councillors. The current mayor is Joe Lord, who was duly on elected on the 21st of May 2012 for a 1 year term by 7 votes to 3 against Steve Amphlett. There was no election in 2010 as exactly 11 people put their names forward.
Settle is in the Settle and Ribblebank ward of Craven District council. There are two councillors both Conservative representatives.[4] It is in the Ribblesdale division of the county of North Yorkshire, where it is represented by a Conservative. It is twinned with the French Mediterranean seaside town of Banyuls-sur-Mer.
Geography
Settle was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It is located in Ribblesdale, at the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, within a few miles of the Three Peaks. Immediately overlooking the town is Castlebergh, an impressive 300 feet (91 m) limestone crag, and to the east is Malham with its tarn and limestone pavement scenery. The river provided the power for its former cotton mills, and is now being harnessed by the Settle Hydro, a micro hydroelectric scheme, to provided 50 kW of power to the National Grid.
Tourism
Settle's market (both inside Victoria Hall and outdoors in the market place) is held weekly on Tuesdays,[5] in the market place in the centre of the town which is dominated by the beautiful Settle Town Hall, which has recently been sold by Craven District Council to a local developer (http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/). The Square is surrounded by local businesses, most of which are family-owned, with some offering items for sale unique to the Settle area. This includes the Naked Man believed to be the oldest cafe in the country.[5] There is also an indoor market on a Tuesday in the Viotoria Hall.
Settle also boasts many tourist attractions including the following three reasons to visit Settle, The Museum of North Craven Life housed in The Folly, the Gallery on the Green is the smallest art gallery in the world and The Linton Court Gallery.
The Folly (http://www.ncbpt.org.uk/folly/) is a beautiful 17th century Grade I listed building, which is located on the main street out of the market Square. In 1996 The North Craven Building Preservation Trust purchased part of The Folly and completely restored the building and opened it to the public in 2001. The Folly houses the Museum of North Craven Life and hosts regular exhibitions during the open season. There are also permanent displays, including Settle to Carlisle Railway, Thompson (Mouseman) of Kilburn furniture and local History. The rest of The Folly has now been purchased by the North Craven Building Preservation Trust thus reuniting the two parts of the house. The Museum is completely independent and run by volunteers.
The Gallery on the Green (http://www.galleryonthegreen.org.uk/) is based in Settle, North Yorkshire and is thought to be the smallest art gallery in the world. Drawings, paintings, photographs and other unique works of art are housed in a former BT telephone kiosk in a beautiful rural setting.
Gavagan Arts at Linton Court Gallery (http://gavaganart.com/linton-court-gallery/visiting-linton-court-gallery/) is situated in an attractive courtyard, just off Duke Street, Settle’s main road. The location is central, just off the main square, close to the tourist information office, The town’s Ashfield car park is close to the gallery.
The gallery provides a spacious setting for exhibitions. The gallery presents a series of temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. The programme will feature both established and young artists and offers the opportunity to purchase a range of art work including paintings, drawings, sculpture, original prints and ceramics. Exhibitions will include both themed shows and work by individual artists.
The district includes several caves where prehistoric remains have been found, the most notable being Victoria Cave, so called because the inner chamber was discovered in 1837 on the day of Queen Victoria's accession. Victoria Cave contained remains of mammoth, bear, reindeer and hippopotamus as well as stones, flint, a harpoon head carved from antler, and other implements and ornaments. The discovery of flint is noteworthy since it is not a substance that is found naturally in the area. Craven Museum & Gallery (http://www.cravenmuseum.org) in Skipton has a permanent exhibition of items which includes a bear's skull found in one of the local caves.
Cultural
The English composer Edward Elgar visited Settle on many occasions to visit his friend Dr. Charles William Buck. There is a blue plaque at Cravendale to commemorate this.[6]
Education
Settle itself has three schools and works on a middle school system, with Settle Primary School[7], Settle Middle School[8] and Settle College[9]. Settle Middle School is to close in September 2012 as part of money-saving measures taken by North Yorkshire County Council. This has been a very unpopular decision in the town. To the west of the town is Giggleswick School, one of the principal public schools in the North of England, founded in 1512.
Notable people
- George Birkbeck (1776–1841), founder of the Mechanics' Institutes; Birkbeck, University of London is named after him
- George Howson (1860–1919), reforming headmaster
- Reverend Benjamin Waugh (20 February 1839 – 11 March 1908) the founder of the NSPCC is also commemorated by a plaque on a what is now the Lloyds TSB in Settle town square.
References
- ^ Census, 2001
- ^ Hudson, Phil; Hudson (2005). "Settle History". Settle Chamber of Commerce. http://www.settlecot.co.uk/history.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-18.
- ^ Baines History of the Cotton Manufacture (1835)
- ^ Cravendc.gov.uk
- ^ a b Settle Online Website
- ^ Leeds Daily Photo "Plaque to Edward Elgar English Composer"
- ^ Settle Primary School
- ^ Settle Middle School
- ^ Settle College
External links
- Settle Festival
- Settle Stories
- Settle Guide
- Settle & the 3 Peaks History
- Caves in the Settle area
- North Craven Historical Research Group
- Four town walks on history of Settle - Richard Preston and the Folly
- Museum of North Craven Life at The Folly
- Website for Settle Tuesday Market
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Settle
Dansk (Danish)
1.
v. tr. - anbringe, installere, kolonisere, lægge sig, afgøre, ordne, betale
v. intr. - installere sig, bosætte sig, slå sig ned, sænke sig, få til at lægge sig, synke, bundfælde sig
idioms:
- settle an account afgøre et mellemværende, betale en regning
- settle down falde til, komme i orden, begynde en rolig tilværelse, blive magelig
- settle for nøjes med, affinde sig med, slå sig til tåls med
- settle in finde sig til rette
- settle on beslutte sig for, bestemme sig for
- settle up afregne, gøre op
- settle upon beslutte sig for, bestemme sig for
- settle with gøre op med, betale
2.
n. - langbænk
Nederlands (Dutch)
regelen, vereffenen, vaststellen, afhandelen, schikken, afrekenen, zich vestigen, bezinken, bijleggen
Français (French)
1.
v. tr. - installer, calmer, régler, aplanir, résoudre, (Sport) décider (un match), fixer (des conditions de paiement), mettre de l'ordre, (Comm) régler, coloniser (un pays), léguer, tasser (la poussière), (US) féconder
v. intr. - s'installer, se tasser, s'affaisser, se dissiper, décider, s'éclaircir (un liquide), se déposer (un dépôt), (Comm) régler une dette, dédommager, indemniser
idioms:
- settle an account régler un compte
- settle down s'installer, s'établir, se calmer, s'arranger (une situation), se ranger/se marier, se concentrer, se résoudre à
- settle for se contenter de
- settle in s'acclimater, s'installer, s'adapter
- settle on choisir
- settle up payer, régler, faire les comptes
- settle upon payer, s'acquitter, régler
- settle with régler ses comptes avec (qn), régler son compte à (qn)
2.
n. - banquette
Deutsch (German)
1.
v. - begleichen, bezahlen, unterbringen, ansiedeln, sich niederlassen, beseitigen, aushandeln, entscheiden, festlegen, regeln, beilegen, sich senken, sich beruhigen, sich absetzen
idioms:
- settle an account Rechnung begleichen, Konto bereinigen
- settle down sich niederlassen, sich beruhigen
- settle for sich zufriedengeben mit
- settle in sich eingewöhnen, sich einleben
- settle on sich entscheiden für
- settle up abrechnen
- settle upon sich entscheiden für
- settle with abrechnen
2.
n. - Sitzbank
Ελληνική (Greek)
v. - εγκαθιστώ/-ίσταμαι, εξομαλύνω/-ομαι, (μτφ.) στρώνω, (κατα)καθίζω, αποφασίζω, συμβιβάζομαι, διευθετώ, διακανονίζω, εξοφλώ, τακτοποιώ, βουλιάζω
n. - πάγκος με πλάτη και μπράτσα
idioms:
- settle an account διακανονίζω/τακτοποιώ λογαριασμό
- settle down εγκαθίσταμαι, κατασταλάζω, τακτοποιούμαι, θρονιάζομαι, νοικοκυρεύομαι
- settle for συμβιβάζομαι για/με
- settle in προσαρμόζομαι, εγκαθίσταμαι
- settle on κατασταλάζω σε, συμβιβάζομαι με, επιλέγω
- settle up διακανονίζω, τακτοποιώ
- settle upon κατασταλάζω σε, συμβιβάζομαι με, επιλέγω
- settle with τακτοποιώ τους λογαριασμούς μου με
Italiano (Italian)
pagare, fissare, saldare, liquidare, conciliare, risolvere, convenire, stabilirsi, smettere, depositarsi
idioms:
- settle down stabilirsi
- settle for accontentarsi
- settle in stabilirsi
- settle on/upon stabilire, scegliere
- settle up saldare
- settle with chiudere i conti con
Português (Portuguese)
v. - determinar, fixar, estabelecer
idioms:
- settle down assentar-se, acalmar-se
- settle for concordar em
- settle in acostumar-se em uma casa nova
- settle on/upon decidir, escolher para
- settle up pagar dívidas
- settle with acordar com
Русский (Russian)
принимать решение, договариваться, улаживать, урегулировать, расплачиваться, поселяться, устраиваться, опускаться, успокаивать, надевать, устранять, смещаться вниз, тонуть, устанавливаться (о погоде), воцаряться (о тишине), садиться (о птицах), деревянная скамья с высокой спинкой
idioms:
- settle down поселяться, обосновываться, устраиваться, обретать равновесие, остепениться, оседать, погружаться
- settle for согласиться (на что-л.), довольствоваться (чем-л.)
- settle in переехать, устроиться на новом месте, помочь (кому-л.) устроиться
- settle on/upon остановиться (на чем-л.), сделать выбор, принять решение
- settle up расплачиваться, рассчитываться, закончить, уладить
- settle with расквитаться, отомстить
Español (Spanish)
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v. tr. - liquidar, saldar, fijar, establecer, arreglar, ajustar, tramitar, pagar, compensar, dirimir, zanjar, resolver, solucionar, acordar, convenir, colonizar, poblar, calmar, sosegar, clarificar
v. intr. - domiciliarse, establecerse, ir a vivir, posarse, derrumbarse, hundirse, depositarse, sedimentarse, fijarse, arraigar, casarse, instalarse, serenarse
idioms:
- settle an account saldar o pagar una cuenta
- settle down aclimatarse, domiciliarse, establecerse, ir a vivir, posarse, calmarse, serenarse, sentar cabeza, casarse
- settle for conformarse con, contentarse con
- settle in aclimatarse, echar raíces
- settle on decidirse, resolverse, ponerse de acuerdo sobre
- settle up pagar, arreglar, liquidar, saldar cuentas
- settle upon decidirse, resolverse, ponerse de acuerdo sobre
- settle with acordar con, convenir con, saldar cuentas con
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n. - escalón, grada, arquibanco, banco de madera
Svenska (Swedish)
v. - sätta till rätta, lägga till rätta, göra i ordning, installera, kolonisera, avgöra, göra slut på, ordna, klara upp, lugna, fastställa
n. - högryggad soffa
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
决定, 安放, 整理, 坐下, 停息, 安顿下来, 下沉, 有背的长凳
idioms:
- settle an account 结清帐目, 进行清算, 算帐
- settle down 安顿下来
- settle for 勉强接受
- settle in 迁入
- settle on 决定
- settle up 付清, 了结
- settle upon 决定
- settle with 与...清算, 和...和解
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
v. tr. - 決定, 安放, 整理
v. intr. - 坐下, 停息, 安頓下來, 下沈
n. - 有背的長凳
idioms:
- settle an account 結清帳目, 進行清算, 算帳
- settle down 安頓下來
- settle for 勉強接受
- settle in 遷入
- settle on 決定
- settle up 付清, 了結
- settle upon 決定
- settle with 與...清算, 和...和解
한국어 (Korean)
1.
v. tr. - (어떤 위치에) 확정하다, 가라앉히다, 안정시키다
v. intr. - ~을 정하다, 자리잡다, 안정하다
idioms:
- settle down 편히 앉다, 이주하다, 안정하다
- settle for 불만스럽지만 받아들이다, 만족하다
- settle in 거처를 정하다, 식민하다, 집에서 편히 쉬다
- settle on ~으로 정하다, ~에게 물려주다, (시선이) ~에 멎다
- settle up 결말짓다, 지불하다
- settle upon ~에 동의하다, ~에게 물려주다
- settle with ~와 해결을 보다, ~에게 지불하다
2.
n. - 등이 깊은 긴 나무 의자
日本語 (Japanese)
v. - 決定する, 解決する, 処理する, 移住する, 定住する, 住む, 座る, 置く, 沈殿する, 静める
n. - 長いす
idioms:
- settle a score 報復する
- settle an account 勘定を精算する
- settle down 静かになる, 落ち着く, 座る, 沈殿する, 定住する, 身を固める
- settle for 甘んじる
- settle in 引っ越して落ちつく
- settle on/upon 決定する, 決める, 止まる
- settle up 勘定を払う
- settle with 負債を払う, 和解する
العربيه (Arabic)
(فعل) يحسم مسأله, يهديء, يرص, يوطد, يرسخ, ينشأ مستعمرة (الاسم) مقعد خشبي طويل " ذو ذراعين وظهر عالي "
עברית (Hebrew)
v. tr. - סידר, קבע, הניח, הסדיר, יישב, התפשר, הרגיע, החליט, ריפא (עצבים, קיבה וכו'), סייע לעיכול (מזון), החלה לשקוע (ספינה), הסיר התנגדות (של אדם)
v. intr. - התיישב, התנחל, הקים התנחלויות/מושבות, ירד, נחת, שכך, החלה לשקוע (ספינה)
n. - ספסל גבה-מסעד, ספסל-ארגז, ספסל עם משענת גבוהה
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