Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

straddle-a-boundary

Verb
/ˈstræd.əl ə ˈbaʊn.dər.i/
Definition
To extend or reach across a boundary or limit.
Examples
  • The new policy straddles a boundary between innovation and regulation.
  • His interests straddle a boundary between art and technology.
  • The river straddles the boundary between the two countries.
Meaning
Straddling a boundary refers to being on both sides of a dividing line, whether it be geographical, conceptual, or ideological.
Synonyms
  • Cross
  • Extend
  • Span
  • Overlap