backorder

[/ˈbækˌɔrdər/]
noun/verbpl: backorders
pedido em atraso / encomenda em espera / reserva de estoque
1. (noun) An order for goods that are temporarily out of stock and will be shipped when the items become available
The customer placed a backorder for the new smartphone model that won't be in stock for another month.
O cliente fez uma encomenda em espera para o novo modelo de smartphone que não estará em estoque por mais um mês.
2. (verb) To place an order for items that are currently unavailable but expected to be restocked
We had to backorder the component because it's currently out of stock.
Tivemos que fazer uma encomenda em espera do componente porque está fora de estoque no momento.
3. (noun) The items themselves that have been ordered but are awaiting availability
Our backorders should arrive next week according to the supplier.
Nossas encomendas em espera devem chegar na próxima semana de acordo com o fornecedor.
The term 'backorder' is widely used in both American and Brazilian e-commerce and retail environments. In Brazil, particularly with the growth of online shopping platforms, customers are increasingly familiar with this concept. It's common to see 'pedido em atraso' or 'encomenda em espera' used on websites and in customer service contexts when products are unavailable. The concept reflects modern supply chain management and customer expectations for transparency about product availability.
NYC Slang
on the wait-list
Synonyms / Sinônimos
on orderpending orderstanding orderpre-orderdelayed order
Antonyms / Antônimos
in stockavailablein inventoryimmediately available

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido em atraso / encomenda em espera
Most commonly used in e-commerce and retail contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reserva de estoque
Common in local retail and commercial terminology
São Paulo
pedido pendente / encomenda em atraso
Used frequently in corporate and B2B contexts
Portugal
encomenda em atraso / pedido suspenso
European Portuguese may use slightly different phrasing

Related Words

inventorystockrestockfulfillmentsupply chainout of stockwaitlist

Related Idioms & Phrases

put something on backorder
clear the backorders
backorder queue
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