waitlist

/ˈweɪtˌlɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A list of people or things waiting to be considered or accepted for a particular opportunity or resource.

“The company’s waitlist for the new apartment complex had over a thousand applicants.”

2. verb

To place someone or something on a waitlist, especially for a particular opportunity or resource.

“The manager decided to waitlist several applicants due to the company’s hiring freeze.”

Synonyms

  • queue
  • registry

Antonyms

  • preferred list
  • priority list