Phrasal Verb - settling_for

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Definition

To accept something that is not ideal, but satisfactory or the best available option under the given circumstances. Settling for something often implies a sense of disappointment or reluctance.

Examples

No.	Example
1	I had to settle for a used car because I couldn't afford a new one.
2	He settled for a part-time job because he needed to earn some money while studying.
3	She finally settled for a compromise that both parties could accept.
4	Despite his objections, he had to settle for a lesser position in the company.
5	The students settled for online classes due to the pandemic.
6	He couldn't find a better deal, so he settled for the one he had.
7	She settled for a smaller apartment because she couldn't afford a larger one.
8	The airline offered him a voucher instead of a refund, and he had to settle for it.
9	He settled for a lower salary than he had hoped for.
10	They settled for a mediocre dinner because the restaurant was the only one open.