pending

[ˈpɛndɪŋ]

pending Definition

• 1. awaiting a decision or conclusion
• 2. not yet decided or settled
• 3. about to happen; imminent

Using pending: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pending" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The case is still pending.

• Example

  The approval of the project is pending.

• Example

  The payment is pending until the work is completed.

• Example

  The outcome of the election is still pending.

pending Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pending

• undecided
• unsettled
• unresolved
• unfixed
• up in the air

Antonyms for pending

• settled
• decided
• resolved

Phrases with pending

• pending trial

  awaiting a trial or legal proceeding

  Example

  He was released on bail and is now pending trial.

• pending payment

  awaiting payment or not yet paid

  Example

  The invoice is still pending payment.

• pending approval

  awaiting approval or not yet approved

  Example

  The application is still pending approval.

Origins of pending

from Latin 'pendere', meaning 'to hang'

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Summary: pending in Brief

The term 'pending' [ˈpɛndɪŋ] refers to situations that are awaiting a decision or conclusion, not yet decided or settled, or about to happen. It is often used in legal, financial, or administrative contexts, such as 'The case is still pending' or 'The approval of the project is pending.' 'Pending' can also be used in phrases like 'pending trial,' 'pending payment,' or 'pending approval.'