settle into

English

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Verb

settle into (third-person singular simple present settles into, present participle settling into, simple past and past participle settled into)

1. (idiomatic) To become comfortable with a place or routine.
   • 2026 February 18, Paul Clifton, “West of England Line problems laid bare”, in RAIL, page 7:

     Will this decision-making paralysis continue until Great British Railways has been established and settled into a new rhythm? If so, passengers on the West of England line are in for a rough ride, as the reliability of these tired old British Rail trains inevitably declines, and maintenance costs rise.