English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

Vorrat — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

  • backlog noun An accumulation of unfinished work, unfilled orders, or unresolved tasks.
  • hoard noun A hidden store of valuable things, often kept secretly.
  • inventory noun The full stock of goods a business or location currently has.
  • provision noun A supply of something needed for the future, especially food.
  • stash verb To put something away safely or secretly, meaning to use later.
  • stock noun The goods a shop or business keeps available to sell.
  • stockpile noun A large stored supply of something kept for future use.
  • store verb To keep something in a particular place for future use.
  • supply verb To provide something needed.
  • victual noun Food fit for human (or occasionally animal) consumption.

Senses

Vorrat is used for these senses in English:

  • backlog A reserve source or supply.
  • hoard A hidden supply or fund.
  • inventory (operations) The stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business.
  • provision An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
  • stash (countable) A collection, sometimes hidden; a reserve.
  • stock A supply of anything, stored until used; especially, such a supply that is ready for use.
  • stock (operations) A store of goods ready for sale; inventory.
  • stockpile A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.

backlog — full definition

  1. noun An accumulation of unfinished work, unfilled orders, or unresolved tasks.
  2. verb To build up as a backlog, or to cause a backlog.

hoard — full definition

  1. noun A hidden store of valuable things, often kept secretly.
  2. verb To collect and store up, often more than is needed, usually out of anxiety or greed.

Related German words