backorder

backorder

See also: back order

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From back + order.

    Pronunciation

    Noun

    backorder (plural backorders)

    1. An order that cannot be currently filled or shipped, but is requested nonetheless for when the item becomes available again.
      on backorder

    Translations

    Verb

    backorder (third-person singular simple present backorders, present participle backordering, simple past and past participle backordered)

    1. To place such an order