waitingoptions

noun

UK /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˈɒpʃənz/

US /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˈɑːpʃənz/

Choices you can pick from while you wait for something to happen.

The app showed several waitingoptions while the page was loading.

SYNONYMS

pending choices standby selections queued alternatives available choices

RELATED WORDS

waiting list options queue alternatives standby

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Possible actions held back until a decision is made.

We kept a few waitingoptions in case the first plan failed.

3. In computing, choices shown to a user during a delay or loading period.

The screen displayed waitingoptions until the download finished.

4. Backup plans that stay ready while you wait for news.

Her waitingoptions included calling a taxi or walking home.