abort
/əˈbɔrt/
VERB
1. To end something before completion
To stop, terminate, or discontinue an activity, process, mission, or undertaking before it has been completed.
1.1. To cancel or discontinue a plan or activity
Refers to deliberately stopping a planned activity, project, operation, or undertaking before it is completed.
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- It's crucial to have contingency plans in place in case we need to abort the project.
Related Words
- annul
- countermand
- halt
- revoke
- rescind
- suspend
1.2. To stop a mission or operation prematurely
Refers to terminating an ongoing mission, flight, launch, or operation before its intended completion, often because of safety concerns or unexpected problems.
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- The mission had to abort due to unfavorable weather conditions.
- The pilot decided to abort the takeoff after detecting a technical issue.
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1.3. To terminate a computer process
Refers to stopping a running computer program, operation, or process before it finishes executing.
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Antonyms
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- The software includes a feature to abort ongoing operations if necessary.
Related Words
- kill
- suspend
- shutdown
- terminate process
VERB
2. To terminate a pregnancy
To end a pregnancy before the fetus reaches full term, either naturally or through a medical procedure.
2.1. To end a pregnancy deliberately
Refers to intentionally terminating a pregnancy before childbirth, typically through a medical procedure.
Synonyms
- terminate a pregnancy
- induce an abortion
- end a pregnancy
Antonyms
- carry to term
- continue a pregnancy
Examples
- The doctors had to abort the surgery midway due to unforeseen complications.
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2.2. To miscarry or give birth prematurely
Refers to a pregnancy ending prematurely through miscarriage or the premature delivery of a nonviable offspring.
Synonyms
- miscarry
Antonyms
- carry to term
Related Words
- miscarriage
- premature birth
- stillbirth
VERB
3. To stop or prevent normal development
To cause an organism, organ, or biological structure to cease developing normally, remain rudimentary, or fail to reach maturity.
3.1. To cause incomplete biological development
Describes the interruption or prevention of normal growth in an organism or biological structure, leaving it underdeveloped or rudimentary.
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Antonyms
- develop
- mature
- grow
- evolve
Related Words
- atrophy
- degenerate
- rudimentary
- underdeveloped
NOUN
4. A premature termination or miscarriage
A miscarriage, untimely birth, or the premature termination of a pregnancy.
4.1. A miscarriage or premature birth
Refers to the premature ending of a pregnancy or the delivery of offspring before the normal time of birth.
Synonyms
- miscarriage
- abortion
- untimely birth
Related Words
- premature delivery
- stillbirth
- pregnancy loss
NOUN
5. An aborted mission or process
An instance of prematurely terminating a mission, operation, or process before its intended completion.
5.1. An emergency termination of a spacecraft or missile mission
Refers to the termination of a missile, rocket, or spacecraft mission before its planned completion, usually because of a technical problem or safety concern.
Synonyms
- mission termination
- launch cancellation
- mission cancellation
Antonyms
- successful launch
- mission continuation
Related Words
- launch abort
- flight termination
- emergency shutdown
5.2. A computer process termination
Refers to an event or function that stops a computer process before it completes its execution.
Synonyms
- process termination
- process cancellation
- interruption
Antonyms
- process continuation
- execution
Related Words
- abort function
- system interruption
- program termination