I settled down to read about the festival and what I could do there.
Usage notes: often said about a meal:
After work, we all settle down to a home-cooked dinner.
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settle down to (something)
To fully engage in an activity without any distractions or other tasks, typically after having performed another, more strenuous activity. When I'm working from home, I like to take a break from my projects and settle down to lunch for an hour to give my mind a rest.