Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.lɑːɡ/
noun an accumulation of uncompleted work or matters awaiting attention or settlement
A1 I have a backlog of emails to respond to.
A2 The company is facing a backlog of orders due to high demand.
B1 The team is working hard to clear the backlog of work before the deadline.
B2 The project manager is prioritizing tasks to reduce the backlog of unfinished projects.
C1 The backlog of unresolved customer complaints is causing a strain on the customer service team.
C2 The company implemented a new system to streamline processes and eliminate the backlog of paperwork.
formal The company is struggling to keep up with the backlog of orders due to supply chain issues.
informal I have a huge backlog of emails to respond to, I really need to catch up.
slang I can't go out tonight, I have a massive backlog of homework to finish.
figurative The backlog of unresolved issues in their relationship eventually led to a breakup.
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