Idioms & SlangBeginner
On the radar
PronunciationON THUH RAY-dar
Definition
To be "on the radar" means that a task, issue, or project has been identified and is being monitored for future action. It indicates awareness of a requirement even if work on it has not yet started.
Where you hear it
Used during sprint planning, team meetings, or when discussing future product features.
Examples
This bug is on the radar, but we will fix it in the next sprint.
Adding dark mode is on the radar for the next quarter.
Common mistake
Thinking that being "on the radar" means a task is currently being worked on; it simply means it is acknowledged and tracked for later.