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

  • (..) - Every TV station and wire service! l could barely get in. - Arthur, anything? - Not so far. Frank Hackett just walked in. We had to abort the show. So far over fucking phone calls... complaining about the foul language. - What page are you putting it on? - Hackett just walked in. (..)
    1976 Network