to accept or agree to something, or to decide to have something, although it is not exactly what you want or it is not the best

They were hoping to sell their car for £2,000, but settled for £1,500. 他们本来希望他们的汽车能卖2000英镑，但后来只得以1500英镑卖掉了。

He wants a full refund and he won't settle for anything less. 他想全额退款，少一分也不行。

She never settles for second best. 她从不甘心于退而求其次。