settle on/upon (something)

phrasal verb

settled on/upon (something); settling on/upon (something); settles on/upon (something)

: to choose (something or someone) after thinking about other possible choices

We finally settled on a soft yellow for the kitchen walls.

Hours later, they settled on a plan.

Examples of settle on/upon (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This isn’t a long-term plan and my hunch is that after this week, the team would like to settle on a starting lineup and stick with it. —

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024 During the cooler months to come, when there is no monsoon to scrub Lahore’s skies, an even thicker smog will settle on its skyline. —

Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2024 Still, Harbaugh isn’t ready to settle on a starting five. —

Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024 The soapy, silly fun bubbles along, contriving to keep the main characters connected — a ménage à quatre of great-looking people who can never quite settle on their happily ever afters. —

Samantha Miller, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for settle on/upon (something)

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'settle on/upon (something).' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Dictionary Entries Near settle on/upon (something)

settle one's account

settle on/upon (something)

settler

See More Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

Style

“Settle on/upon (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20on%2Fupon%20%28something%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

Copy Citation