suspend pending

Frequency: 6.89.8 per million words

To suspend until a future event, like an investigation, is completed.

suspendsuspend + PREPOSITION

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pending

Examples (10)

  • The investigation was suspended pending further evidence.
  • Her driver's license was suspended pending the outcome of the court case.
  • The project's funding has been suspended pending a review of its feasibility.
  • All communications were suspended pending the resolution of the security breach.
  • The athlete's participation in the competition was suspended pending a doping test.
  • The disciplinary hearing was suspended pending the arrival of legal counsel.
  • Shipment of the goods was suspended pending customs clearance.
  • The teacher suspended the student's privileges pending further discussion with his parents.
  • The company suspended negotiations pending a clarification of the new regulations.
  • Their employment was suspended pending the completion of a background check.