pending

[ pen-ding ]

preposition

1. while awaiting; until:

   pending his return.

2. in the period before the decision or conclusion of; during:

   pending the negotiations.

adjective

1. remaining undecided; awaiting decision or settlement; unfinished:

   pending business; pending questions; pending litigation.

2. about to take place; impending.

pending

/ ˈpɛndɪŋ /

preposition

1. while waiting for or anticipating

adjective

1. not yet decided, confirmed, or finished

   what are the matters pending?

2. imminent

   these developments have been pending for some time

Other Words From

• non·pending adjective
• un·pending adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pending¹

1635–45; pend + -ing ², on the model of French pendant ( pendent )

Example Sentences

Trump won the election despite being a convicted felon with multiple criminal cases pending against him, and after having promised to use the Justice Department to turn the tables and go after his political foes.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors may also decide to drop pending cases depending on who Trump might choose to pardon.

From BBC

Coote is suspended from his role pending an investigation into a video which emerged earlier this week, in which the 42-year-old appeared to make disparaging remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

From BBC

David Coote remains suspended pending a full investigation.

From BBC

The pending sale was confirmed by Mayer’s representative Larry Solters, who said in an email: “John Mayer and McG are under contract to purchase Henson Studios.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• imminent
• impending
• undecided