1. sits or stands with one leg on each side of something
2. extends across or over both sides of something
3. takes a neutral or noncommittal position on an issue
Usage: figurative

Examples

• She straddles the fence to climb over it.
• The bridge straddles the river connecting both banks.
• The town straddles the state border.
• He straddles the political issue, refusing to take sides.
• The horse rider straddles the saddle confidently.
• The company straddles both traditional and digital markets.
• The politician straddles the debate without committing to either position.