in the rear

in the rear

1. In an area physically behind or at the back of something else. We keep those items in the rear of the store—here, let me show you. A: "Do you have any more of these blenders? I only see the test model out here." B: "Hmm, let me see what we have in the rear." There was just a loud crash in the rear. Can you please check it out and make sure nothing broke?

2. In a particular area that only some people, often employees, have access to. That coffeemaker is completely out of stock—we don't even have any in the rear. Jason's in the rear—do you want me to get him for you? Hmm, I don't see her on the floor. Maybe she's in the rear.

See also: rear

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in the rear

located in the space or area behind someone or something. The waiter told me that the bathrooms were in the rear. All deliveries must be made in the rear.

See also: rear

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