Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To remain expected because something required or announced has not yet happened or arrived.
Natural examples
Die Antwort auf meine Bewerbung steht noch aus.
A reply to my application is still pending.
Nach der Prüfung stand nur das Ergebnis noch aus.
After the exam, only the result remained outstanding.
Welche Genehmigungen stehen für das Projekt noch aus?
Which approvals are still pending for the project?
Usage note
The missing item is the subject: eine Antwort steht noch aus. This use is intransitive and often includes noch.
Mini-lesson: ausstehen
To remain expected because something required or announced has not yet happened or arrived. The missing item is the subject: eine Antwort steht noch aus. This use is intransitive and often includes noch.
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