What does settled means

1. established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

2. established in a desired position or place; not moving about

3. inhabited by colonists

4. clearly defined

5. not changeable

1.

resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).

"every effort was made to settle the dispute"

synonyms:resolve, sort out, reach an agreement about, find a solution to, find an answer to, solve, clear up, bring to an end, fix, work out, iron out, smooth over, straighten out, deal with, put right, set right, put to rights, rectify, remedy, reconcile; More

2.

pay (a debt or account).

"his bill was settled by charge card"

synonyms:pay, pay in full, settle up, discharge, square, clear, defray, liquidate, satisfy

"she went down to the lobby to settle her bill"