backlog
IPA: bˈækɫɑg
noun
- A large log to burn at the back of a fire.
- A reserve source or supply.
- An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
- A log containing text previously read, as in text-based video games or chat rooms.
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog
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Examples of "backlog" in Sentences
- But there is currently a backlog.
- In that situation, there was no backlog.
- In a backlog, it all depends how long the backlog is.
- Perhaps set the Newpage default to the end of the backlog
- That's not a huge backlog, but nevertheless it is a backlog.
- The bottom line is I'll find and bookmark the backlog listings.
- The fact that there's a backlog shows only that there's a backlog.
- I'm hacking through a gigantic backlog, so please pardon the vehemence.
- Expansion of the committee seems to be the best way to alleviate the backlog.
- Let others deal with the many unspeakable horrors in the backlog, if they can.