aborting
/əˈbɔrtɪŋ/
VERB
1. To end or stop something prematurely
To bring an activity, process, operation, or undertaking to an end before it is completed or reaches its intended objective.
1.1. Stopping or canceling a plan or activity
Refers to discontinuing a planned activity, project, or undertaking before it reaches completion.
Synonyms
- abandoning
- canceling
- cancelling
- discontinuing
- dropping
- giving up
- scrapping
- stopping
- terminating
- withdrawing
Antonyms
- beginning
- commencing
- continuing
- initiating
- starting
- undertaking
Examples
- The climber realized the weather was worsening and decided on aborting the ascent to ensure safety.
Related Words
- annulling
- countermanding
- rescinding
- retracting
- revoking
- suspending
1.2. Terminating a mission, launch, or operation
Refers to abandoning or stopping a mission, flight, rocket launch, or other operation before its intended completion, often because of technical problems or safety concerns.
Synonyms
- abandoning
- calling off
- halting
- scrubbing
- stopping
- terminating
- withdrawing
Antonyms
- continuing
- proceeding
- completing
- carrying on
Examples
- The spacecraft's computer detected an anomaly and initiated an emergency procedure, aborting the launch.
- The pilot experienced engine trouble and had no choice but to initiate a protocol for aborting the takeoff.
Related Words
1.3. Stopping a computer process before completion
Refers to interrupting or terminating the execution of a computer program, command, or operation before it finishes.
Synonyms
- canceling
- halting
- interrupting
- stopping
- terminating
Antonyms
- continuing
- completing
- executing
- proceeding
- resuming
Examples
- The software detected a critical error and automatically began aborting the execution of the program.
Related Words
- suspending
- ending
- discontinuing
- nullifying
VERB
2. To terminate a pregnancy prematurely
To cause a pregnancy to end before the fetus reaches full term, or to give birth prematurely to nonliving offspring.
2.1. Deliberately ending a pregnancy
Refers to causing a pregnancy to end before its normal term, typically through a medical procedure.
Synonyms
- terminating a pregnancy
- ending a pregnancy
- inducing an abortion
Antonyms
- continuing a pregnancy
- carrying to term
Related Words
2.2. Miscarrying or giving birth prematurely
Refers to a pregnancy ending prematurely through miscarriage or the premature delivery of nonliving offspring.
Synonyms
- miscarrying
- delivering prematurely
Antonyms
- carrying to term
Related Words
- miscarriage
- premature birth
- stillbirth
- pregnancy loss
VERB
3. To cease normal biological development
To stop developing normally before reaching maturity, remaining rudimentary, shrinking away, or becoming sterile.
3.1. Development becoming arrested or incomplete
Describes an organism, organ, or biological structure whose normal growth is interrupted, causing it to remain underdeveloped or fail to mature.
Synonyms
- stunting
- inhibiting
- suppressing
- arresting
Antonyms
- developing
- growing
- maturing
- evolving
Related Words
- rudimentary
- underdeveloped
- atrophying
- shrinking
- sterilizing
VERB
4. To cause an organism to develop incompletely
To prevent an organism from reaching normal maturity by restricting its development to a rudimentary or incomplete state.
4.1. Restricting biological growth or maturation
Refers to causing an organism or biological structure to develop only partially, preventing it from reaching its normal mature form.
Synonyms
- stunting
- inhibiting
- suppressing
- arresting
Antonyms
Related Words
- underdevelopment
- rudimentary growth
- growth inhibition
- immaturity