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Straddle (Verb)

Be noncommittal.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

She tried to straddle both sides of the argument by refusing to take a firm stance.
The politician straddled the issue by using ambiguous language in her speech.
He attempted to straddle his two careers by working part-time in each field.
The company's statement seemed to straddle the line between admitting fault and denying liability.
The artist straddled the line between making commercial work and maintaining artistic integrity.

Range or extend over; occupy a certain area; "The plants straddle the entire state".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The new highway straddles the counties, causing tension among local residents over increased traffic and development.
The large corporation's influence straddles multiple continents with production and distribution facilities across the globe.
A sprawling, historic mansion straddles the top of a hill with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
The complex's amenities straddle the gap between work and leisure with coworking spaces, a fitness center, and a rooftop bar.
The preservation area straddles the border, protecting endangered species that traverse the countries' shared wilderness.

Sit or stand astride of.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

She straddled the chair, leaning over the back to listen in on the conversation.
He had to straddle the fence to get a better view of the grazing cattle.
After dismounting her horse, she straddled the horse's back, inspecting its girth.
The toddler straddled the push bike, his legs wide apart as he prepared for the ride.
To get a better view, he straddled the large rock near the edge of the mountain.