await finalization

/əˈweɪt ˌfaɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

verb phrase

  1. to wait for something to be completed, approved, or made official

    B2

    formal; await takes a direct object, not “await for”formal

    • "The contract awaits finalization by both parties."B2
    • "The project is awaiting finalization before it can be announced publicly."C1
    • "The team is awaiting finalization of the project plan before proceeding."B2

Common mistakes

  • await for finalization→await finalization

    Use await directly before its object; use “wait for finalization” with wait.

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