abort
verb
The word "abort" in English has several meanings depending on the context:
To stop or terminate something prematurely: This can refer to stopping a mission, operation, or process before it is completed.
To terminate a pregnancy: This refers to the medical procedure of ending a pregnancy, also known as an abortion.
In computing, to stop a program or process: This refers to ending a computer program or operation before it completes its normal function.
Example
- The mission was aborted due to bad weather.
- The woman decided to abort the pregnancy.
- The software will automatically abort if an error is detected.