settle [set-l] verb (used with object), set·tled, set·tling. to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions). to place in a desired state or in order That's what settle means old [ohld] adjective, old·er, old·est or eld·er, eld·est. far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree. of or relating to the latter part of the life or term of existence of a person or thing That's what old means Did you find your answer?? I tried....