backorder

See also: back order

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From back +‎ order.

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.

Translations

Verb

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

  1. To place such an order