See also: back order

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back +‎ order

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backorder (plural backorders)

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

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

  1. To place such an order