To And Fro (Adverb)
Meaning
Moving from one place to another and back again; "he traveled back and forth between Los Angeles and New York"; "the treetops whipped to and fro in a frightening manner"; "the old man just sat on the porch and rocked back and forth all day".
Examples
- People got on and off the bus as it went to and fro along the busy streets of Tokyo every hour.
- The players moved to and fro on the field during the intense practice session for the big game.
- The residents of the city traveled to and fro each day, never really having time for relaxation.
- Her eyes darted to and fro, reading the different signs on the highway in an attempt to find her exit.
- The swing of the grandfather clock swung steadily to and fro, the rhythm lulling everyone in the room to sleep.