settle down; establish a home; put down roots
Meanings
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to settle down in a new place; to establish a home and settle
neutralOften describes a person or family moving to a new location (including a new country, city, or rural area) and making it their permanent home. It carries a sense of putting down roots and integrating into the local community. Can also be used metaphorically for things or ideas becoming established in a new environment.
To plant trees and create forests, he settled down in the mountainous area.
After over a year of trial breeding, the Wuchang bream has successfully settled and become established here.
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After immigrating, this couple chose to settle down in a small town in Canada.
Many high-tech companies have put down roots in this emerging city.
This custom was brought here decades ago when immigrants settled down.