Preguntas sobre ejemplos de oraciones con, y la definición y uso de "Backorder"

A: No the order is not cancelled, it just means that they are out of what you ordered but they will send it once they get more

A: "Backorder" is when a store gives you the option to buy a sold out product because the store is expecting it to be restocked soon. When you backorder a product online, you are basically reserving it by providing your payment information. Once the store receives the stock of the sold out product, they charge your card and send the product. You can backorder a product at a physical store too but they will usually make you pay for it while you are at the store. Here are some example dialogues using "backorder":

A: "I ordered a blue sweater from H&M for my sister's Christmas present."
B: "Didn't you say she wanted a black sweater?"
A: "Black was backordered until December 28th and wouldn't make it by the 25th."
B: "Oh, I see. I hope she likes the blue one!"

A: "Excuse me, does this pot come in red?"
B: "Yes, but we're currently sold out. I can backorder it for you and have it shipped to your address once a new shipment comes in."
A: "How long will that take?"
B: "We're expecting more to come in next week."
A: "Okay. I'll pay now then."

"Backlog" is a buildup of work that needs to be completed. It can also be used for things like movies, shows, etc. Here are some example dialogues using "backlog":

A: "Are you working overtime tonight?"
B: "Yeah, there's a huge backlog of reports I need to read through."

A: "Have you watched "Soul" yet?"
B: "No, I have a bunch of other Pixar movies in my backlog that I want to watch first."

A: Backorder- out of stock but more will be ordered.
"The product is on backorder."
"The dress is on backorder, but we will send it when the shipment comes in."