backlog

[ bak-lawg, -log ]
/ ˈbækˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg /

noun

a reserve or accumulation, as of stock, work, or business: a backlog of business orders.
a large log at the back of a hearth to keep up a fire. Compare forestick.

verb (used with object), back·logged, back·log·ging.

to hold in reserve, as for future handling or repair.
to enter and acknowledge (an order) for future shipment.

verb (used without object), back·logged, back·log·ging.

to accumulate in a backlog: Orders are starting to backlog faster than we can process them.

Origin of backlog

First recorded in 1675–85; back1 + log1

SYNONYMS FOR backlog

1 supply, stock, store, fund, cache, reservoir.

Words nearby backlog

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British Dictionary definitions for back-logged

backlog
/ (ˈbækˌlɒɡ) /

noun

an accumulation of uncompleted work, unsold stock, etc, to be dealt with
mainly US and Canadian a large log at the back of a fireplace