The passengers settled into their seats.

Meaning: People traveling in a vehicle made themselves comfortable in their designated sitting places.

Choice of Words: Passengers are people traveling in a vehicle, settled means became comfortable or established in a place, into means to a position or condition, and seats are places to sit in a vehicle.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The passengers settled into their seats for the long journey.
• The passengers settled into their seats, eager for the journey.
• The passengers clung tightly to their seats, fearing for their lives.
• The passengers sat quietly in their seats.
• Passengers sat quietly in their seats.
• Passengers found seats quickly.
• Passengers sat quietly in seats.
• The audience members rose from their seats.
• The seagulls settled down for the night, their cries fading away.
• The seats were comfortable and cozy.