sit for
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To take care of children in the absence of their parents; to work as a babysitter for someone.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To serve as a model for an artist or as the subject of a piece of art.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To represent a political party in a place, especially the House of Lords.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sit for” mean?
To take care of children in the absence of their parents; to work as a babysitter for someone.
Is “sit for” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.