settle for

verb

1. intr, preposition to accept or agree to in spite of dispute or dissatisfaction

Idioms and Phrases

Accept or be satisfied with as a compromise, as in He really wanted a bigger raise but decided to settle for what they offered . [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

The Broncos are representing the non-Power Four teams in the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, while the Rebels settle for a trip to Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times

She had been working on her routine alongside pro skating partner Sylvain Longchambon, but will now have to settle for watching from home with her leg up in a cast while on crutches.

From BBC

SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison said she would not "settle" for that figure.

From BBC

That didn’t work, so they had to settle for the gun violation.

From Salon

She also said she would not "settle" for a reported £300m compensation package from the UK government to compensate for a rise in employers' National Insurance payments.

From BBC