| Verb | 1. | move back and forth - move in one direction and then into the opposite directionmove - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" rock, sway, shake - move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet" sway, swing - move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back" | |