abort

Definition

  • verb: to end a pregnancy deliberately by causing the death of the fetus
  • verb: to bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring
  • synonyms: miscarry, bear, cast

Examples

  • When problems occurred during the launch, it was necessary to 'abort'.

  • He made several 'aborted' [='abortive'] attempts to escape.

  • I suggest that you 'abort' the project.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Louise. Screw it. Everybody dies, right? Sir, Donnelly is taking off his hazmat suit. Permission to abort? Continue the session. Ian. Louise. You? Who are you? (..)
    2016 Arrival
  • (..) - You're risking contamination. - They need to see me. - Dr. Banks. - Dr. Banks! - She's walking toward the screen. Should we abort? Request noted. Stand by for flag order. Go back to your stations. Now, that's a proper introduction. OK. (..)
    2016 Arrival