[ˈpɛndɪŋ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- awaiting decision or settlement
(e.g: nine cases were still pending)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: anglicized spelling of French pendant ‘hanging’

[ˈpɛndɪŋ], (Adposition)

Definitions:
- until (something) happens
(e.g: they were released on bail pending an appeal)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: anglicized spelling of French pendant ‘hanging’