backlog

• Nom désignant un accumulateur de tâches, de commandes ou de travaux qui n'ont pas encore été réalisés ou traités et qui attendent une solution.

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.

   Arriéré de travail

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccumulationarrearsbuilduplogjampilequeue

2. Fireplace logC1formalbritish

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

   Bûche de fond

   • 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.

   Réserve, stock

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccumulationcachehoardreservereservoirstockstockpilestoresupply

• Accumuler ou retenir des tâches, des commandes ou du travail qui n'ont pas encore été effectués ou traités ; constituer un arriéré.

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.

   accumuler des tâches en retard

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccumulateamasshoardpile upstockpile