表态 (biǎo tài): Clarify one's position (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

At the meeting, he clearly stated his position in support of this new policy.

At the shareholders' meeting, the chairman finally publicly clarified his position on the merger case.

Your persistent refusal to clarify your position makes it difficult for everyone to continue advancing this project.

He complains privately but has never explicitly stated his opposition in public.