ALL meanings of settle up
set·tle up
S s - intransitivephrasal verbs settle up pay a bill 1
- verb with object settle up to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions). 1
- verb with object settle up to place in a desired state or in order: to settle one's affairs. 1
- verb with object settle up to pay, as a bill. 1
- verb with object settle up to close (an account) by payment. 1
- verb with object settle up to migrate to and organize (an area, territory, etc.); colonize: The pilgrims settled Plymouth. 1
- verb with object settle up to cause to take up residence: They settled immigrants in urban areas. 1
- verb with object settle up to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers: The French settled this colony with army veterans. 1
- verb with object settle up to quiet, calm, or bring to rest (the nerves, stomach, etc.). 1
- verb with object settle up to stop from annoying or opposing: A sharp word will settle that youngster. 1
- verb with object settle up to conclude or resolve: to settle a dispute. 1
- verb with object settle up to make stable; place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis. 1
- verb with object settle up to cause (a liquid) to become clear by depositing dregs. 1
- verb with object settle up to cause (dregs, sediment, etc.) to sink or be deposited. 1
- verb with object settle up to cause to sink down gradually; make firm or compact. 1
- verb with object settle up to dispose of finally; close up: to settle an estate. 1
- verb with object settle up Law. to secure (property, title, etc.) on or to a person by formal or legal process. to terminate (legal proceedings) by mutual consent of the parties. 1
- verb without object settle up to decide, arrange, or agree (often followed by on or upon): to settle on a plan of action. 1
- verb without object settle up to arrange matters in dispute; come to an agreement: to settle with a person. 1
- verb without object settle up to pay a bill; make a financial arrangement (often followed by up). 1
- verb without object settle up to take up residence in a new country or place: Many Frenchmen settled along the Mississippi River following La Salle's explorations. 1
- verb without object settle up to come to rest, as from flight: A bird settled on a bough. 1
- verb without object settle up to gather, collect, or become fixed in a particular place, direction, etc.: A cold settled in my head. 1
- verb without object settle up to become calm or composed (often followed by down): I'll wait until the class settles before starting the lesson. 1
- verb without object settle up to come to rest (often followed by down): We settled down for the night at an old country inn. 1
- verb without object settle up to sink down gradually; subside. 1
- verb without object settle up to become clear by the sinking of suspended particles, as a liquid. 1
- verb without object settle up to sink to the bottom, as sediment. 1
- verb without object settle up to become firm or compact, as the ground. 1
- verb without object settle up (of a female animal) to become pregnant; conceive. 1
- phrasal verb settle up When you settle up, you pay a bill or a debt. 0
- noun settle up to determine what is owed and make the necessary adjustments 0