1. to stop something before it is completed
2. to end a pregnancy early
Usage: medical
3. to stop a computer program or process before it finishes
Usage: computing

1. an instance of stopping something before completion

Examples

• The mission was aborted due to bad weather.
• The pilot had to abort the landing and try again.
• She decided to abort the project after running out of funding.
• The computer program will abort if it encounters an error.
• The launch abort saved the crew from disaster.
• Press Ctrl+C to abort the current operation.
• The doctor discussed the risks of the procedure.