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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.

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settle on something

also settle upon something

to make a decision or come to an agreement about something My parents finally settled on my punishment - I would use my summer wages to pay for the repairs. The two sides have not yet settled on a price.

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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]

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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.

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