sign for

phrasal verb

signed for; signing for; signs for

: to sign a document to show that one has received (a package, letter, etc.)

I signed for the package when it was delivered.

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Cousins could be signed for cheap, much like what Russell Wilson signed this year with the Pittsburgh Steelers (one year for $1.2 million), and tell Watson the job will be up for grabs out of training camp. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Caba, a 19-year-old from the Dominican Republic whom the Phillies signed for $3 million, was Philadelphia’s No. 4 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024 His 2023 wRC+ was the third-worst of his career, which is not a good sign for a position player in the back half of his 30s. —

Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 Some even have direct relationships with farmers, which is a great sign for consistent quality. —

Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sign for