B2adjectiveformalbusinesslaw
US/ˈpen.dɪŋ/
UK/ˈpen.dɪŋ/
waiting to be decided, settled or completed
In context
Your order is pending until we receive the payment.
Several lawsuits against the company are still pending.
The contract is signed, pending approval from the board.
Words that go with pending
adjective + noun
- pending approvalThe transfer is pending approval by the manager.
- pending orderYou have two pending orders in your account.
- pending requestPlease review all pending requests by Friday.
- pending paymentDelivery is on hold due to a pending payment.
verb + adjective
- remain pendingThe decision will remain pending for a month.
adverb + adjective
- still pendingYour application is still pending.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The result is pending to announce.Correct: The result is pending announcement.