delayed orders

[dɪˈleɪd ˈɔrdərz]
nounpl: delayed orders
pedidos atrasados
1. Orders that have not been fulfilled or delivered by the promised or expected date
The company had to apologize for the delayed orders due to supply chain disruptions.
A empresa teve que se desculpar pelos pedidos atrasados devido a perturbações na cadeia de suprimentos.
2. In business and logistics, orders that are behind schedule in their completion or shipment
Customers complained about delayed orders during the holiday season.
Os clientes reclamaram sobre pedidos atrasados durante a temporada de festas.
3. Postponed or deferred orders that were originally scheduled for an earlier date
Delayed orders can negatively impact customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
Os pedidos atrasados podem impactar negativamente a satisfação do cliente e a reputação da marca.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, delayed orders are a significant concern. In Brazil, where delivery infrastructure can be challenging, companies often communicate proactively about delays. In the USA, delayed orders are particularly scrutinized during peak seasons like Black Friday and Christmas, with companies facing potential legal and reputational consequences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
late ordersoverdue orderspending ordersunfulfilled ordersbacklogged orders
Antonyms / Antônimos
on-time ordersprompt ordersdelivered ordersfulfilled orders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedidos atrasados
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pedidos em atraso
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pedidos atrasados
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
encomendas atrasadas
European Portuguese uses 'encomendas' instead of 'pedidos' in some contexts

Related Words

order fulfillmentdelivery delaysupply chainbacklogshipmentlogistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind schedule
running late
in the pipeline
stuck in limbo
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