pending

American  

[pen-ding] / ˈpɛn dɪŋ /

preposition

1. while awaiting; until.

   pending his return.

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

   pending the negotiations.

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adjective

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

   pending business; pending questions; pending litigation.

2. about to take place; impending.

pending British  

/ ˈpɛndɪŋ /

preposition

1. while waiting for or anticipating

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adjective

1. not yet decided, confirmed, or finished

   what are the matters pending?

2. 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

The details are pending an FBI investigation she said, adding that the same agent injured Wednesday was also hit by a car in the line of duty in June.

From BBC

The Supreme Court is scheduled to meet Friday and has said it may announce opinions on pending cases, raising hopes of a tariff decision.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both remain on bail pending further inquiries, police said on Wednesday.

From BBC

Hundreds of lawsuits are now pending against Edison while it continues to urge fire victims to instead settle through its compensation program.

From Los Angeles Times

After Rocket bought servicer Mr. Cooper and brokerage Redfin, eyes will be on the pending tie-up of Compass and Anywhere this year, subject to regulatory review.

From Barron's

Related Words

• imminent
• impending
• undecided