English noun: backlog | |||
1. | backlog (group) an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection | ||
2. | backlog (substance) the large log at the back of a hearth fire | ||
Broader (hypernym) | firewood | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Yule log | ||
3. | backlog (possession) something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose | ||
Synonyms | reserve, stockpile | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accumulation | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bank, fuel level, reserve account, reserve fund | ||
English verb: backlog | |||
1. | backlog (change) accumulate and create a backlog | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accumulate, amass, conglomerate, cumulate, gather, pile up | ||