settle in
Make yourself comfortable
To settle in is to become comfortable in a new place or situation.
The phrase suggests the gradual process of adjusting—unpacking, arranging, finding routines: It took a few weeks to settle in at the new job.
You might also settle in for something, preparing to stay put: We settled in for a long night of waiting.
Modify for new conditions
- acclimateAdjust to environment
- acclimatizeAdjust to new conditions
- find one's feetBecome established, gain confidence
- orientAlign to surroundings
get used to · familiarize · attune · assimilate · integrate · conform · align · stabilize
Animal-built shelter for young
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- ensconceSettle securely in place
- domesticateTrain for human cohabitation
- make yourself at homeInvitation to relax here
unpack · arrange · organize · set up · get comfortable · cozy up · put down roots · take up residence
adapt
Modify for new conditions
- acclimateAdjust to environment
- acclimatizeAdjust to new conditions
- find one's feetBecome established, gain confidence
get used to · orient · familiarize · attune · assimilate · integrate · conform · align · stabilize · habituate
nest
Animal-built shelter for young
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- ensconceSettle securely in place
- domesticateTrain for human cohabitation
make yourself at home · unpack · arrange · organize · set up · get comfortable · cozy up · put down roots · take up residence · move in
- adaptadapt, adjust, acclimate, accommodate, accustom
- Comfort Phrasescomfort food, comfort zone, creature comforts, home sweet home, safe and sound
- movingmoving, moving truck, move out, move in, movers
- resting positionslie down, lie flat, recline, repose, prone
- educateteach, instruct, educate, tutor, school