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abort

/æbɔrt/ verb · British & US
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What does abort mean?

verb

To stop or bring an end to something, especially a process or activity, often because it is no longer needed or is not working properly. To terminate a pregnancy, especially by medical intervention.

Example

"The mission was aborted due to bad weather."

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