backlog

• Substantiv, das eine Ansammlung von noch nicht erledigten Aufgaben, Aufträgen oder Arbeit bezeichnet, die zur Bearbeitung anstehen; auch ein Rückstand, der aufgearbeitet werden muss.

A noun referring to an accumulation of tasks, orders, or work that has not yet been completed or processed and remains to be dealt with.

1. Accumulated workB2formalbusiness

   An accumulation of tasks, orders, or materials that have not yet been processed or completed.

   Rückstand

   • The company has a significant backlog of customer orders.
   • We need to work overtime to clear the backlog of paperwork.
   • The IT team is struggling with a backlog of support tickets.

   Synonymeaccumulationarrearsbuilduplogjampilequeue

2. Fireplace logC1formalbritish

   A large log placed at the back of a hearth fire to maintain the fire's heat.

   Hinterbrand

   • He placed a thick backlog on the fire to keep it burning through the night.
   • The backlog in the fireplace glowed with embers.
   • Traditionally, a backlog was used to sustain a fire for hours.

3. Reserve or stockpileC1formal

   Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose.

   Vorrat oder Reserve

   • They maintained a backlog of emergency supplies in the warehouse.
   • The library has a backlog of rare books for research.
   • A backlog of funds was set aside for future projects.

   Synonymeaccumulationcachehoardreservereservoirstockstockpilestoresupply

• Einen Rückstand an unerledigten Aufgaben, Aufträgen oder Arbeit ansammeln oder aufstauen, der noch nicht bearbeitet oder abgearbeitet wurde; auch: etwas bewusst zurückstellen und für später ansammeln.

A verb meaning to accumulate or hold a backlog of tasks, orders, or work that has not yet been completed or processed.

1. Accumulate tasksB2formal

   To accumulate a backlog of tasks or work that needs to be completed.

   Aufgaben anhäufen

   • The team backlogged several orders during the holiday rush.
   • We are backlogged with customer requests after the promotion.
   • The factory backlogged production due to a shortage of materials.

   Synonymeaccumulateamasshoardpile upstockpile