settle down in a new place; register as a resident
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to settle down; to establish a home
Emphasizes moving to a new location and making it one's permanent residence. Often used with a duration of time.
Many young people choose to settle down in Shanghai.
My grandfather's generation settled down in Beijing.
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They plan to settle down in this small town and never leave.
verb
to register one's household; to register one's residence
Refers specifically to the official administrative act of registering with the local public security bureau to obtain a hukou (household registration).
Newborn babies should have their household registration processed promptly.
As soon as he got his ID card, he went to the police station to register his residence.
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International students who want to stay and work in China after graduation need to solve the household registration issue first.