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Meaning of the word pending in English

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pending

US /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

UK /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Preposition

1.

until (something) happens or takes place.

Example:

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they were released on bail pending an appeal

Synonym:

awaiting until till before

Adjective

1.

awaiting decision or settlement.

Example:

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nine cases were still pending

Synonym:

unresolved undecided unsettled uncertain undetermined in the balance on ice in reserve ongoing outstanding undone unfinished incomplete left remaining on the back burner

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