adjective

pending

pending, awaiting

The patent application is still pending.

The patent application is still pending.

He was released on bail pending his appeal.

He was released on bail pending his appeal.

((sth.)) is pending (adjective) to be awaiting a decision The patent application is still pending.

pending ((sth.)) (preposition) until (sth.) happens He was released on bail pending his appeal.

Synonyms: awaiting, unresolved, undecided; Antonyms: decided, resolved, completed

From Latin 'pendere' meaning 'to hang'. Something 'pending' is 'hanging' in the air, waiting for a decision.

Imagine a file hanging from a hook, 'pending' approval.

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