Home / Dictionary / pending

pending

/ˈpɛndɪŋ/
verb

  1. To hang down.

  2. To arch over (something); to vault.

  3. To hang; to depend.

verb

  1. To pen; to confine.

verb

  1. To consider pending; to delay or postpone (something).

adjective

  1. Awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation.

  2. Begun but not completed.

  3. About to happen; imminent or impending.

Synonymsimpendent, in the offing, proximate
preposition

  1. While waiting for something; until.

    "Pending the outcome of the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty."

  2. During.

    "Pending the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty."

Practice "pending" in context

WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.

Save to WordNote — it's free →

No credit card. No install required.