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backorder Definition and Meaning in English (backorder definition)

noun
Synonyms:backlogpending order
Quick Answer • Definition

Backorder definition: An order for a product that is currently out of stock but will be supplied when new stock arrives.

Definitions of Backorder

  1. 1noun

    An order for a product that is currently out of stock but will be supplied when new stock arrives.

  2. 2verb

    To place an order for an item that is not currently available, with the expectation of future delivery.

Example Sentences

casual

“The new phone model is so popular that it's currently on backorder.”

business

“We had to backorder the parts because they were out of stock.”

business

“Many customers are willing to backorder the limited edition item.”

Synonyms

backlogpending order

Antonyms

in stockavailable

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensebackordered
present participlebackordering

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Backorder definition: An order for a product that is currently out of stock but will be supplied when new stock arrives.
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'Backorder' translates to 'backorder' in English. Backorder definition: An order for a product that is currently out of stock but will be supplied when new stock arrives.
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