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.

Examples of sign for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s an ominous sign for higher education leaders, who now must prepare to address a slow, continuing slide in high-school seniors, who make up the bulk of their entering students every year. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

That was a bad sign for Penny, suggesting that at least one juror was willing to convict him of reckless homicide despite the dearth of evidence. —The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024

While early signs for the 2025 water year are promising, officials stress that consistent rainfall and snowpack are essential to sustain reservoir levels. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

While its still too early for a specific forecast, meteorologists say the ongoing wintry pattern is a good sign for a snowy holiday for some folks. —Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024