sit for

posare per

Fare da modello a un artista che ti dipinge, ti disegna o ti fotografa.

In inglese semplice: To be the person an artist paints, draws, or photographs.

• She sat for a portrait.
• Would you sit for this young artist?
• He has sat for several famous photographers.

Come si usa: sit for an artist/a portrait (He sat for a portrait in her studio.)

Sinonimi: pose for, model for

Espressioni comuni: sit for someone, sit for portraits

fare da babysitter

Badare ai figli di qualcuno mentre i genitori sono assenti.

In inglese semplice: To look after someone's children while their parents are away.

• Can you sit for us tonight?
• She sat for our children last Saturday.
• I often sit for my neighbors when they go out.

Come si usa: sit for someone (I sit for the family next door.)

Sinonimi: babysit, look after

Espressioni comuni: sit for someone, sit for neighbors

rappresentare

Far parte di un organo politico come rappresentante di un determinato partito.

In inglese semplice: To serve in a political body as a representative of a particular party.

• He sits for the Conservatives.
• She sat for Labour in the House of Lords.
• Which party does the new peer sit for?

Come si usa: sit for a political party (She sits for Labour in the House of Lords.)

Sinonimi: represent

Espressioni comuni: sit for Labour, sit for Conservatives