1To finish or bring something to an end; to complete or take care of (a task).
宿題は寝る前に済ませておこう。
I'll finish my homework before going to bed.
朝ごはんはパンで済ませた。
I got by with bread for breakfast.
手続きは窓口で10分ほどで済ませられます。
The procedure can be completed at the counter in about ten minutes.
2To make do with something; to manage with limited resources or substitute something as acceptable.
今日は残り物で夕食を済ませよう。
Let's make do with the leftovers for dinner today.
高いレストランに行かず、ファストフードで済ませた。
Instead of going to an expensive restaurant, we settled for fast food.
簡単な挨拶だけで済ませるつもりはない。
I don't intend to get away with just a simple greeting.
3To resolve or settle an issue; to bring something to a conclusion (e.g., settle a matter or complete formalities).
契約の手続きは今日中に済ませてしまおう。
Let's finish the contract procedures by today.
誤解は話し合いで済ませた方がいい。
It's better to resolve misunderstandings through discussion.
彼は借金問題を裁判で済ませるつもりだ。
He intends to settle the debt issue through the courts.