Pronunciation: /əˈbɔːrʃən/
noun a medical procedure to end a pregnancy
A1 The doctor recommended an abortion for the pregnant teenager.
A2 The abortion clinic offers counseling services for women seeking abortions.
B1 The debate on abortion rights continues to be a contentious issue in many countries.
B2 She had to undergo an emergency abortion due to complications with her pregnancy.
C1 The decision to have an abortion is a deeply personal and complex one for many women.
C2 The issue of abortion has been a divisive topic in political discussions for decades.
verb the act of terminating a pregnancy
A1 The doctor had to abort the mission due to bad weather conditions.
A2 The software program was aborted before it could cause any damage.
B1 The company decided to abort the project halfway through due to budget constraints.
B2 The pilot had to abort the landing due to a sudden change in wind direction.
C1 The government decided to abort the mission to Mars after encountering technical difficulties.
C2 The team leader made the difficult decision to abort the expedition in order to ensure the safety of the members.
formal The doctor explained the risks of abortion to the patient.
informal She decided to go through with the abortion.
slang She's getting an abortin' done next week.
figurative The company decided to abort the project due to budget constraints.
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