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Difference between Settle down in something and Settle down to something

settle down in something

1. make oneself comfortable in a seat:

  • He made himself a quick meal, poured a drink and settled down in an armchair.

2. establish oneself in a new job, place of residence, etc.:

  • It didn’t seem likely that we should meet again, as Clarence had settled down in the country.

settle down to somethinggive one’s whole attention to smth.:

  • She then took out a novel from her handbag and settled down to reading it.