settle

US /ˈset̬.əl/
UK /ˈset̬.əl/
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1.

resolver, acertar

to resolve or reach an agreement about an argument or problem

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They decided to settle the dispute out of court.
Eles decidiram resolver a disputa fora do tribunal.
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Let's settle this once and for all.
Vamos resolver isso de uma vez por todas.
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2.

estabelecer, colonizar

to establish a new place of residence or a community

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The pioneers began to settle the new territory.
Os pioneiros começaram a colonizar o novo território.
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Many immigrants came to settle in this country.
Muitos imigrantes vieram se estabelecer neste país.
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3.

acalmar, assentar

to become calm, quiet, or stable

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The dust began to settle after the wind died down.
A poeira começou a assentar depois que o vento diminuiu.
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The children finally settled down for the night.
As crianças finalmente se acalmaram para a noite.
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1.

assentamento, colônia

a place where people have come to live and establish a community

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The new settlement grew rapidly.
O novo assentamento cresceu rapidamente.
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Archaeologists discovered an ancient settlement.
Arqueólogos descobriram um antigo assentamento.
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2.

acordo, resolução

an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

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The two parties reached a financial settlement.
As duas partes chegaram a um acordo financeiro.
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The divorce settlement was finalized last week.
O acordo de divórcio foi finalizado na semana passada.
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