abort

• Nom désignant l'action d'interrompre, d'arrêter ou d'abandonner un projet, une procédure ou un processus avant son terme.

A noun referring to the act of terminating a project, procedure, or process before it is completed.

1. Premature terminationB2formaltechnical

   The act of stopping a process, project, or mission before it is finished, often due to a problem or error.

   Interruption prématurée

   • The mission control called for an abort due to a critical system failure.
   • The software performed an abort when it encountered an unexpected error.
   • The launch was delayed, but an abort was not necessary.

   Synonymesabandonmentcancellationhaltscrubbingstoppagetermination

   Antonymescompletioncontinuationexecutionfulfillmentprosecution

2. Termination of a processB2formaltechnical

   To stop a process or operation before it reaches its intended conclusion.

   Interruption d'un processus

   • The pilot had to abort the landing due to poor visibility.
   • The experiment was aborted when the equipment malfunctioned.
   • They decided to abort the project after the budget cuts.

   Synonymescancellationcessationhaltstoptermination

   Antonymescompletioncontinuation

3. Biological cessationC1formalscientific

   The natural or induced cessation of development, often referring to a biological process that stops before completion.

   Avortement biologique

   • The embryo failed to develop and was naturally aborted.
   • In some species, the body can abort a pregnancy if conditions are unfavorable.
   • The cell division was aborted due to genetic abnormalities.

   Synonymesabortionmiscarriage

4. Medical termination of pregnancyB2formalmedical

   The deliberate ending of a pregnancy by removing the embryo or fetus before it can survive outside the womb.

   Avortement

   • She decided to abort the pregnancy for personal reasons.
   • The doctor performed the abortion safely and legally.
   • Abortion laws vary significantly between countries.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'interrompre un processus, une mission ou un développement avant son achèvement, souvent en raison d'une erreur ou d'un danger.

A verb used to indicate the act of stopping a process, mission, or development before completion, often due to an error or danger.

1. Terminate a processB2formaltechnical

   To stop a process, project, or activity before it is completed, often due to a problem or change in plans.

   Interrompre (un processus)

   • The mission was aborted due to a technical malfunction.
   • They decided to abort the software update after discovering a critical bug.
   • The launch was aborted just seconds before liftoff.

   Synonymescall offcanceldiscontinuehaltscrubterminate

   Antonymescompletecontinuefinishproceed

2. B2formalmedical

   To intentionally end a pregnancy, typically by a medical procedure.

   Interrompre une grossesse

   • She made the difficult decision to abort the pregnancy.
   • The law allows women to abort under certain conditions.
   • The clinic provides safe options for those who choose to abort.

   Synonymesterminate

   Antonymesbirthcarrydeliver

3. Cease developmentC1formal

   To stop the growth or development of something, causing it to end prematurely.

   Interrompre le développement

   • The project was aborted due to lack of funding.
   • The experiment was aborted when the results became unreliable.
   • The company aborted the product line after poor sales.

   Synonymesarrestcall offcancelcheckcut shortdiscontinueendhaltstopstuntterminate

   Antonymesadvancecontinuedeveloppersistproceed