Definition of "pending" in Englisch

verb

1. present participle and gerund of pend

adjective

1. Awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation.

2. Begun but not completed.

3. About to happen; imminent or impending.

preposition

1. While waiting for something; until.

   • Pending the outcome of the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty.

2. During.

   • Pending the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty.