Pending Meaning
/ˈpɛndɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbpresent participle and gerund of pend
adjAwaiting a conclusion or a confirmation.
adjBegun but not completed.
adjAbout to happen; imminent or impending.
prepWhile waiting for something; until.
"Pending the outcome of the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty."
prepDuring.
"Pending the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty."
Sentence Examples
We postponed our picnic pending a change in the weather.
The debate on spending is pending.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The court case is still ____, so the final decision has not been made.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The merger is still ____ approval from the regulatory authority before it can be finalized.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The court case is still ____, so the final decision has not been made.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The merger is still ____ approval from the regulatory authority before it can be finalized.