backorder

noun, verb — 2 senses

backorder

noun

US /ˈbæk(ˌ)oɹdəɹ/

Etymology From back + order.

1

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

  • on backorder

backorder

verb

Etymology From back + order.

1

To place such an order

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