while awaiting; until

pending his return.

in the period before the decision or conclusion of; during

pending the negotiations.

remaining undecided; awaiting decision or settlement; unfinished

pending business; pending questions; pending litigation.

about to take place; impending.

adjective

improbable , unlikely

adjective

awaiting , continuing , dependent , forthcoming , hanging , imminent , impending , indeterminate , in line , in the balance , in the offing , in the works , ominous , on board , on line , pensile , undecided , undetermined , unsettled , up in the air , abeyant , during , pendant , pendent , pendular , pendulous , provisional , unresolved , unsettled.--prep. during