[transitive, intransitive] to put an end to an argument or a disagreement. settle something to settle a dispute/a matter/an issue; to settle a case/lawsuit/ ...

to put an end to an argument or a disagreement; to settle a dispute/an argument/a matter; It's time you settled your differences with your father.

an old-fashioned piece of furniture with a long wooden seat and a high back and arms, often also with a box for storing things under the seat.

an old-fashioned piece of furniture with a long wooden seat and a high back and arms, often also with a box for storing things under the seat.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun settle, five of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

settled · ​not likely to change or move. settled weather; a settled way of life · ​comfortable and happy with your home, job, way of life, etc. You'll feel more ...

​to start to feel comfortable in a new home, job, etc. How are the kids settling into their new school? You'll soon settle into a routine.

to accept something that is not exactly what you want but is the best that is available. In the end they had to settle for a tie.

to formally arrange to give money or property to someone, especially in a will. He settled part of his estate on his son.

The earliest known use of the verb settle is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for settle is from around 1175, in Ormulum.