🛑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

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