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

  • (..) as you thought you were. You're right. I'm not. I'm Divergent. Now shut it down and wipe the program. Simulation abort. System-wide shutdown. No! Don't get me wrong. There's a certain beauty to your resistance. (..)
    2014 Divergent