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.
(..) - 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