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move back and forth

/muːv bæk ənd fɔːrθ/

Traduction: Se déplacer à plusieurs reprises dans une direction puis dans la direction opposée, ou alterner entre deux positions, opinions ou états.

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/muːv bæk ənd fɔːrθ/B1informal
  • frSe déplacer à plusieurs reprises dans une direction puis dans la direction opposée, ou alterner entre deux positions, opinions ou états.

To repeatedly move in one direction and then the opposite direction, or to alternate between two positions, opinions, or states.

  1. Physical movementA2formal

    To move repeatedly in one direction and then in the opposite direction.

    fraller et venir

    • The pendulum moved back and forth steadily.
    • He was moving back and forth in his chair nervously.
    • The boat moved back and forth with the waves.
  2. Indecision or hesitationB2informal

    To change one's opinion or position repeatedly; to be unable to decide.

    frhésiter

    • She kept moving back and forth on whether to accept the job offer.
    • The committee moved back and forth on the new policy for weeks.
    • Stop moving back and forth and make a decision.