Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pend

verb
/pɛnd/
Definition
To hang or to be in a state of uncertainty; to await a decision or outcome.
Examples
  • The proposal will pend until the next meeting.
  • She decided to pend her vacation plans until she received her bonus.
  • Many applications pend review before they are approved.
Meaning
The word ‘pend’ signifies a state of suspension or waiting for something to happen, typically a decision or an action.
Synonyms
  • Await
  • Hang
  • Loiter
  • Suspense