<p><strong>Preposition</strong></p><ul><li>while awaiting; until: pending his return.</li><li>in the period before the decision or conclusion of; during: pending the negotiations.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>remaining undecided; awaiting decision or settlement; unfinished: pending business; pending questions; pending litigation.</li><li>about to take place; impending.</li></ul>