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backlog

UK
/ˈbæk.lɒɡ/
US
/ˈbæk.lɔɡ/

Translations

backlognoun
backlogs
pl
UK
/ˈbæk.lɒɡ/
US
/ˈbæk.lɔɡ/
arriéréAdministration, gestion de projet : ensemble de tâches en attente.
The company is working hard to clear the backlog of orders that built up during the holiday season.
L’entreprise travaille d’arrache-pied pour résorber l’arriéré de commandes accumulé pendant la période des fêtes.
Additional translations
bûcheSens rare, historique : grosse bûche placée au fond de l’âtre.
réserveStock ou réserve conservé pour un usage ultérieur.
Synonyms
reserve
pending tasks
overdue work
inventory
accumulation
backlogverb
backlogged
Past Simple
backlogged
Past Participle
backlogging
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæk.lɒɡ/
US
/ˈbæk.lɑːɡ/
s’entasserEmploi intransitif : des tâches ou demandes s’accumulent.
The team began to backlog tasks due to the unexpected increase in project demands.
Les tâches ont commencé à s’entasser en raison de l’augmentation inattendue des exigences du projet.
Additional translations
retarderEmploi transitif : faire prendre du retard à des livraisons, travaux ou commandes.
backlogadjective
UK
/ˈbæklɒɡ/
US
/ˈbæklɑːɡ/
Attributive use of the noun to modify another noun; not normally gradable.
arriéréS’emploie surtout pour des travaux, entretiens ou dossiers en retard.
The government allocated extra funds to tackle backlog maintenance on public buildings.
Le gouvernement a alloué des fonds supplémentaires pour résorber la maintenance arriérée des bâtiments publics.

Definitions

backlognoun
An accumulation of tasks or matters that need to be dealt with.
The company is working hard to clear the backlog of orders that built up during the holiday season.
A reserve supply or stock kept for future use.
The bakery keeps a backlog of flour to prepare for busy weekends.
A large log placed at the back of a fireplace, intended to burn slowly and keep the fire going.
Before nightfall, she set a sturdy backlog on the hearth to last until morning.
backlogverb
To accumulate or build up a backlog of work or tasks that need to be completed.
The team began to backlog tasks due to the unexpected increase in project demands.
To delay or hold up (orders, work, etc.) so that they accumulate as a backlog.
The strike backlogged shipments for nearly a month.
backlogadjective
Existing as part of a backlog; relating to or resulting from accumulated, pending tasks or items.
The government allocated extra funds to tackle backlog maintenance on public buildings.
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