pending

Universal Words preposition, adjective preposition (formal) while waiting for sth to happen; until sth happens: He was released on bail pending further inquiries. adjective (formal) 1 [notbeforenoun] waiting to be decided or settled: Nine cases are still pending. * a pending file / tray (= where you put letters, etc. you are going to deal with soon) 2 going to happen soon: An election is pending in Italy. * his pending departure