pending

🇺🇸 /ˈpendɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpendɪŋ/
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preposition
R

while waiting for something to happen

The decision is on hold pending more information.

adjective
R

not yet decided or finished

Your request is still pending approval.

R

about to happen soon

A big announcement is pending from the company.

translation

prep. while waiting for something to happen
adj. not yet decided or finished; about to happen soon