Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
back-and-to
Phrase
/ˈbæk ənd tuː/
Definition
Relating to a movement or action that goes back to a starting point and then returns to a position.
Examples
- She was going back-and-to with her decision about the job offer.
- The pendulum swung back-and-to as it kept time.
- He paced back-and-to in the waiting room, anxious about the interview.
Meaning
The term ‘back-and-to’ is often used to describe a behavior or movement where something goes back to an original state and then moves forward again, typically in a repetitive manner.
Synonyms
- oscillate
- back-and-forth
- reiterate
