Pending

/ˈpɛndɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Awaiting a decision or settlement.

The application is still pending approval from the committee.

Not yet decided or resolved.

There are several pending questions that need to be addressed before we proceed.

Remaining to be done or dealt with.

I have a pending task that I need to complete by the end of the day.

preposition

In the period before something happens or is settled.

Pending further investigation, the case remains open.

While awaiting something to occur.

Pending her approval, we will start the project next week.

Late Middle English: from Latin pendere 'to hang', hence 'to be undecided'.

pending approval

Awaiting authorization or confirmation.

pending outcome

Awaiting the result of a situation or decision.

pending review

Awaiting examination or evaluation.

pend

To hang loosely; to be suspended.

depend

To rely on or be determined by something.

Still in process or not finished.

My project is pending, but I expect to finish it this weekend.

On hold or waiting.

I'm in a pending situation with that job interview.