Type any word!

"to and fro" in Indonesian

bolak-balikmaju mundur

Definition

Gerakan bolak-balik terus-menerus di antara dua titik atau arah.

Usage Notes (Indonesian)

Umumnya terdengar lebih formal atau puitis, jarang dipakai dalam percakapan sehari-hari. Dipakai untuk gerakan berulang bolak-balik.

Examples

The children ran to and fro on the playground.

Anak-anak berlari **bolak-balik** di taman bermain.

The boat moved gently to and fro on the water.

Perahu bergerak perlahan **bolak-balik** di atas air.

She walked to and fro along the hallway, thinking.

Dia berjalan **bolak-balik** di sepanjang lorong sambil berpikir.

Everyone was pacing to and fro before the interview started.

Semua orang berjalan **bolak-balik** sebelum wawancara dimulai.

The clock’s pendulum swings to and fro all day.

Bandul jam itu berayun **bolak-balik** sepanjang hari.

I was sending emails to and fro with the customer trying to solve the issue.

Saya mengirim email **bolak-balik** dengan pelanggan untuk menyelesaikan masalah itu.