He tried to persuade those still (sitting) 'on the fence' to vote in his favor.
She 'fenced' (off) a corner of the property to use as a garden.
He 'fenced' (in) the sheep so they wouldn't wander too far.
(..) all your life. This cocksucker is an arch criminal. When I leave my house in the morning I look over both shoulders. This is no way to live. I'm no fence jumper. - Tell me what to do, I will do it. - What could I do? If there was something I could do, I would. I'd like to help you out. (..)1990 Goodfellas