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
