To terminate a process or activity before it is completed, often due to a problem or error. verb
The mission was aborted due to technical difficulties.
The pilot had to abort the landing because of poor visibility.
To cause a pregnancy to end prematurely, especially by medical intervention. verb
The doctor discussed the options available to abort the pregnancy.
She chose to abort after considering her personal circumstances.
To fail to develop or come to fruition, often used in a biological context. verb
The plant's seeds aborted due to unfavorable weather conditions.
The project aborted before it could gain any significant traction.
An act of terminating a process or activity prematurely. noun
The abort of the launch was necessary to ensure safety.
The software update ended in an abort due to a critical error.