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.
(..) I know you. You're the Great Danton. I saw your show in London. Seven times you guessed every object the audience had in their pockets. I'm Alley. Sorry about the fence. People keep interfering with our work. - I've come to see Tesla. - Why? He made a machine for a colleague of mine some time ago. (..)2006 The Prestige