pending

Definition

  • preposition: while waiting for (something)
  • preposition: while awaiting
  • synonyms: at issue, awaiting, beetle

Examples

  • She received a four-year sentence and is currently out on bail 'pending' appeal.

  • the company's 'pending' [='impending'] move to a new location

  • There are lawsuits 'pending' against the company.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You gotta see this. Scully! In light of your report and narrative, my official report is incomplete... ...pending these new facts I'm being asked to reconcile. Though it seems that a federal agent may have been involved in the bombing... ...the other events you've laid down (..)
    1998 The X Files