🛑abort

verb
/əˈbɔːrt/

Meaning

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

Example Sentences

The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.

Example Expressions

abort mission

Synonyms

cancel, terminate, discontinue, halt, abandon

Antonyms

continue, proceed, complete

Collocations

abort mission, abort operation, abort procedure, abort launch

Related Vocabularies

to allow or give permission; to make possible
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

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