backlog — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

1. A large log to burn at the back of a fire.

   Beispiele

   While she was preparing my breakfast, I chopped off a backlog and put it on the fire,[…]

   He threw it on the fire for a back-log, first scraping the live coals and ashes to a heap for his damper.

2. A reserve source or supply.

3. An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.

   Beispiele

   He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk.

   Kyle purchased a new one despite having a backlog of video games that he hasn't played.

   Weitere Beispiele (1)

   With much of the building unrenovated since it was built in the 19th century, there is a significant backlog of repairs estimated to be in excess of £1bn.

4. A log containing text previously read, as in text-based video games or chat rooms.

Verb

1. To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog

   Gebrauch

   • transitiv oder intransitiv

Substantiv

1. an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services)

   Oberbegriffe

   collectionaggregationaccumulationassemblage

2. the large log at the back of a hearth fire

   Oberbegriffe

   firewood

3. something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

   Synonyme

   reservestockpile

   Oberbegriffe

   accumulation

Verb

1. accumulate and create a backlog

   Oberbegriffe

   accumulatecumulateconglomeratepile upgatheramass