Straddled Meaning in English
word · lemma: straddle
ˈstɹædəɫd
STRAD-uhld
stɹˈædəld
strad-ELD
Definition
To sit or stand with one leg on each side of something, or to be positioned so as to be in between two different things, groups, or ideas.
Usage & Nuances
Often used both literally (physical position) and figuratively (being in an in-between state or supporting multiple sides). Common in both formal and informal contexts. 'Straddled the fence' implies not choosing a side.
Spanish: montar a horcajadas - estar entre dos cosasPortuguese (BR): montar sobre - estar entre dois ladosPortuguese (PT): montar sobre - estar entre dois ladosChinese (Simplified): 跨坐 - 兼顾（两个领域）Chinese (Traditional): 跨坐 - 兼顧（兩個領域）Hindi: दोनों ओर पैर फैलाकर बैठना - दो चीज़ों के बीच होनाArabic: امتطى (بين شيئين) - وقف بين شيئينBengali: পা দুদিকে ছড়িয়ে বসা - দ্বিধায় থাকাRussian: оседлать - находиться междуJapanese: またがる - 両立するVietnamese: cưỡi lên - ở giữa hai phíaKorean: 걸터앉다 - 양쪽에 걸치다Turkish: bacaklarını iki yana açarak oturmak - iki şey arasında kalmakUrdu: پیر پھیلا کر بیٹھنا - دونوں طرف ہوناIndonesian: mengangkangi - berada di antara
Example Sentences
The child straddled the bicycle before riding.
basic
She straddled the fence to get a better view.
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He straddled the bench while talking to his friend.
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She straddled two cultures after moving to a new country.
natural
His career straddled both science and art.
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Politicians who have straddled the fence often lose trust.
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