backlog

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Etymology

From back + log.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/

Noun

backlog (plural backlogs)

1. A large log to burn at the back of a fire.
2. A reserve source or supply.
3. An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.

   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.

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

Translations

• French: arriéré (work)
• German: Arbeitsrückstand, Auftragsüberhang, Nachholbedarf, Rückstand, Rückstau, Überhang
• Italian: arretrato
• Portuguese: acúmulo
• Russian: (incomplete orders) невы́полненные заказ
• Spanish: acúmulo, pila, montón

Translations

• German: Rücklage, Vorrat, Haufen (slang)
• Portuguese: reserva
• Russian: запа́с
• Spanish: fondo, reserva

Verb

backlog (third-person singular simple present backlogs, present participle backlogging, simple past and past participle backlogged)

1. (transitive, intransitive) To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog

Translations

• Russian: накапливать

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