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Phrasal Verb - sitting for

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. To wait or endure something, especially an examination or test, often for a long time.
  2. To act as a substitute or representative for someone else, often in a formal or official capacity.

Examples

No.Example
1I have to sit for my driving test next week.
2The student will be sitting for his final exams next month.
3My grandmother used to sit for hours knitting scarves.
4The artist's model sat for hours while the painter worked.
5The mayor will be sitting for interviews all day.
6The teacher asked the student to sit for her during her lunch break.
7The judge will be sitting for cases in the criminal court.
8The actor will be sitting in for the lead role during rehearsals.
9The substitute teacher will be sitting in for Mrs. Johnson while she's away.
10The committee will be sitting for the board meeting this afternoon.