abort
verb
aborted;
aborting;
aborts
Definition of abort
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring
2
: to become checked in development so as to degenerate or remain rudimentary
3
: to terminate a procedure prematurely
the pilot decided to abort due to mechanical difficulties
abort
nounDefinition of abort (Entry 2 of 2)
: the premature termination of a flight (as of an aircraft or spacecraft), a mission, or an action or procedure relating to a flight
a launch abort
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