settle

To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc).

To conclude, to cause (a dispute) to finish.

In particular, to terminate (a lawsuit), usually out of court, by agreement of all parties.

To close, liquidate or balance (an account) by payment, sometimes of less than is owed or due.

To pay (a bill).

To adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement on matters in dispute.

To conclude a lawsuit by agreement of the parties rather than a decision of a court.

To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).

To put into (proper) place; to make sit or lie properly.

To cause to no longer be in a disturbed, confused or stormy; to quiet; to calm (nerves, waters, a boisterous or rebellious child, etc).