Catch
Catch verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Settle down and catch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Settle down" instead a verb "Catch".
Settle down
Settle down verb - To become still and orderly.
Catch and settle down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catch" instead a verb "Settle down".
Both terms in one sentence
- There have been many cases where criminals settle down and start a family, only to have their past catch up with them.
Source: Denying the Dead Parent's Sins
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