Meaning of the word "settle for" in English

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settle for

US /ˈset.l̩ fɔːr/
UK /ˈset.l̩ fɔːr/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

To accept something that is not exactly what you want but is the best that is available.

Example:

She didn’t want to settle for a lower salary, but she needed the job.

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