become calm
After the teacher entered the room, the students quickly settled down.
settle down — 2 meanings
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start a stable life
After traveling for years, she decided it was time to settle down and buy a house.
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1. become calm
B1neutralspoken
To become quiet, relaxed, or less active, especially after being excited or upset.
After the teacher entered the room, the students quickly settled down.
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To begin living a quieter, more regular life, often by getting married, starting a family, or staying in one place.
After traveling for years, she decided it was time to settle down and buy a house.
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