26984 words

pending

7 definitions • 9 examples
1
about to happen or waiting to happen:

Examples:

There were whispers that a deal was pending.
The pending releases of the prisoners are meant to create a climate for negotiation.
2
used to say that one thing must wait until another thing happens:

Examples:

The identity of the four people was not made public, pending (the) notification of relatives.
Flights were suspended pending (an) investigation of the crash.
3
about to happen or waiting to happen:

Examples:

His application for citizenship was still pending.
4
until after:

Examples:

Flights were suspended pending an investigation of the crash.
5
waiting to be decided or approved:

Examples:

The appeal is still pending.
6
waiting to happen:

Examples:

pending case/deal/lawsuit His representative was not free to comment on the pending case.
7
while waiting for something to happen or be decided:

Examples:

Shares in the internet group were suspended at 0.14p, pending an announcement about the proposed merger.

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