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abort

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To bring a plan, process, or mission to a premature end before its completion.

"The crew had to abort the mission due to a critical engine failure."

Intransitive Verb

To terminate a pregnancy by removing the embryo or fetus from the uterus.

"The patient decided to abort the pregnancy for medical reasons."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To stop a computer program or a sequence of operations before it has finished executing.

"You can press the escape key to abort the installation process."

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