26984 words

backlog

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
a large number of things that you should have done before and must do now:

Examples:

I've got a huge backlog of work to do.
2
a large number of things waiting to be done:

Examples:

I have a huge backlog of work on my desk.
3
a large number of things you have to do or deal with that has increased over a period of time:

Examples:

She has a three-week backlog of work.
a backlog of orders
a growing/huge backlog
catch up on/deal with/clear a backlog I need to catch up on my backlog of emails before I can start work.

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