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 upon
v.
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.
See also:
  • 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