backlog

CEFRC2

/ˈbæk(ˌ)lɔɡ/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A large amount of work or requests waiting to be dealt with.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A reserve source or supply.

Examples

  • I've a lot of backlog of work.

  • Thanks to you, the backlog of tedious work has been completed.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈbak(ˌ)lɔɡ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.

  2. A large log to burn at the back of a fire.

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

More examples

In context

  • 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.

  • He threw it on the fire for a back-log, first scraping the live coals and ashes to a heap for his damper.

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Origin

noun

From back + log. 1680s; originally a large log at the back of a fire. Figurative sense from 1880s, meaning "something stored up for later use". Possibly influenced by logbook as well.