pending
Americanpreposition
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while awaiting; until.
pending his return.
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in the period before the decision or conclusion of; during.
pending the negotiations.
adjective
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remaining undecided; awaiting decision or settlement; unfinished.
pending business; pending questions; pending litigation.
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about to take place; impending.
preposition
adjective
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not yet decided, confirmed, or finished
what are the matters pending?
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imminent
these developments have been pending for some time
Other Word Forms
- nonpending adjective
- unpending adjective
Etymology
Origin of pending
1635–45; pend + -ing 2, on the model of French pendant ( pendent )
Example Sentences
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The Mountain Village council ended up placing Wisor on administrative leave at his recommendation, pending a town inquiry.
Austin and Hernandez have been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation, the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times
Lord Mandelson was released on bail pending further investigation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
From BBC
Musk has said that, pending regulatory approval, Neuralink is ready for a trial of Blindsight, which could help restore patients’ vision.
From MarketWatch
The court sentenced the four defendants to lengthy jail sentences, suspended pending appeal.
From BBC
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