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to settle

verbformal/salˈdaɾ/medium

sal·dar

Definition

To pay a debt or bill in full.
He settled his account with the supplier. I need to settle my credit card bill.
The estate was sold to settle the outstanding debts.
Common collocations
settle a debtsettle an accountsettle a loan

Etymology

Do italiano 'saldare' (consolidar, liquidar).

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