sit for someone

sit for someone
sit for someone
1. to care for someone in the role of babysitter. •

I sit for Timmy sometimes. I like him. He's a good little kid.

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Mary doesn't sit for anyone anymore. It leaves no time for a social life.

2. to serve as a babysitter in someone's employ. •

I sit for Mrs. Franklin every now and then.

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Ted used to sit for the Wilsons.

3. to serve as a model or subject for someone, such as an artist. •

She sat for the portrait painter every day for a week.

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She is looking for someone to sit for her so she can develop her skills.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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