Abort

/əˈbɔːrt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To terminate a process, activity, or operation before it is completed.

We had to abort the mission due to bad weather conditions.

To terminate a pregnancy by medical means.

The doctor discussed the options available if she decided to abort the pregnancy.

To cancel or nullify an action that is ongoing.

The user chose to abort the software update as it was taking too long.

From Latin 'abortus', meaning 'miscarriage'.

abort mission

To stop a mission or operation that is underway.

abort operation

To stop a medical procedure or military operation.

terminate

To bring something to an end.

cancel

To decide that something will not happen.

miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy.

To quit or give up on something.

He totally aborted his workout halfway through.

To back out of a plan unexpectedly.

We were going to go to the party, but he aborted at the last minute.