settle into
to become familiar with a new way of life, place, or job, or to make someone do this
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To become familiar with a new situation or way of living
grow into
if you grow into a situation or activity, you gradually start knowing what to do because you have more experience
slot in
to fit well with a group of people or a way of life
acclimatize
verb
to become familiar with a new place, different weather conditions, or a new situation
accustom yourself to something
to gradually start to feel that something is normal or natural
get to know
to start to be familiar with someone or something
settle in
to become familiar with a new way of life, place, or job, or to make someone do this
settle in
to make yourself comfortable in a place because you are going to stay there for a long time
get into the swing (of something)
to become used to a new situation and to feel confident that you can deal with it
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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