in tray

/ˈɪnˌtreɪ/
noun
  1. A container on a desk used to hold documents, letters, or tasks that have arrived and need to be dealt with.
    • He checked his in-tray first thing to see what needed his attention.
    • She placed the new invoices in the in-tray for processing.
    • My in-tray is overflowing with paperwork this morning.
  2. A figurative collection of tasks, problems, or responsibilities waiting to be handled.
    • After the vacation, my in-tray of emails was enormous.
    • She mentally added the project to her in-tray of priorities.
    • The new manager had a full in-tray of issues to resolve.
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