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Up to the time of something that is awaited
“He is currently in jail awaiting trial.”
In store, or about to happen, in the future
“I'm sure there's much excitement awaiting us at our destination.”
Made or done in anticipation of a future event or situation
Happening or appearing in the relatively near future
Pending in various senses
The act of expecting or anticipating
Present participle for to wait (in readiness or expectation) for
“Our legal advice is that we must await the conclusion of the tribunal report.”
Present participle for to remain in a specified state or position, especially in readiness or expectation
“She had instructions from me not to enter the port of San Diego, but to await outside for orders.”
Present participle for to lie ahead of, or be in store for
“Chris Culliver knows first-hand the challenges ahead that await the 49ers' star linebacker.”
Present participle for to wait in anticipation for the occurrence of something
Present participle for to expectantly want something to happen
Present participle for to remain in a specified state or position
Present participle for to be on the verge of transpiring, occurring or happening
Present participle for to be dependent or contingent on
(look to or look at) Present participle for to hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
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