Pronunciation: /əˈbɔrts/
noun a procedure to terminate a pregnancy
A1 The mission was a success, there were no aborts.
A2 The pilot had to make an emergency abort during takeoff.
B1 The software has a feature that allows users to perform aborts if needed.
B2 The company had to implement an abort procedure due to unforeseen circumstances.
C1 The aborts of the project caused delays and setbacks.
C2 The decision to abort the mission was met with mixed reactions from the team.
verb to bring a pregnancy to a premature end
A1 The pilot aborts the landing due to bad weather conditions.
A2 She aborts the mission halfway through due to unexpected complications.
B1 The company aborts the project after realizing it is not financially viable.
B2 The government aborts the plan to build a new highway after facing strong opposition from the public.
C1 The surgeon decides to abort the surgery after discovering a complication that could be life-threatening.
C2 The space mission is aborted at the last minute due to technical issues with the spacecraft.
formal The pilot aborts the takeoff due to a technical issue with the aircraft.
informal She aborts the mission because it's too risky.
slang He aborts the plan at the last minute.
figurative She aborts the conversation when it gets too heated.
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