settle on (something)
settle on (something)
To come to a decision about something; to determine or agree on something, especially after a prolonged debate or decision-making process. Have you kids settled on an idea for your school project yet? It took some time, but Sarah and I finally settled on an appropriate price for the house.
See also: on, settle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
settle on something
to decide on something. We've discussed the merits of all of them, and we've settled on this one. I can't settle on one or the other, so I'll buy both.
See also: on, settle
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
settle on
Also, settle upon.
1. Decide something, as in They finally settled on Bermuda for their vacation. [Second half of 1700s]
2. Give property or a title to someone, as in She settled an annuity on her husband. [Mid-1600s]
See also: on, settle
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
settle on
or settle uponv.
To reach some decision; determine something: They discussed several choices for vacation and finally settled on a trip to Florida.
See also: on, settle
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- settle on
- make a decision
- make the call
- fait accompli
- fait accompli, a
- a fait accompli
- accompli
- automated decision support
- support
- be in (one's) hands