abort

• Substantivo que designa a ação de interromper ou cancelar um projeto, procedimento ou processo antes de sua conclusão.

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.

   Interrupção

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabandonmentcancellationhaltscrubbingstoppagetermination

   Antônimoscompletioncontinuationexecutionfulfillmentprosecution

2. Termination of a processB2formaltechnical

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

   Interrupção de processo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscancellationcessationhaltstoptermination

   Antônimoscompletioncontinuation

3. Biological cessationC1formalscientific

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

   Interrupção

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabortionmiscarriage

4. Medical termination of pregnancyB2formalmedical

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

   Aborto

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

• Verbo usado para indicar a interrupção de um processo, missão ou desenvolvimento antes da conclusão, geralmente devido a erro ou perigo.

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.

   Abortar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscall offcanceldiscontinuehaltscrubterminate

   Antônimoscompletecontinuefinishproceed

2. B2formalmedical

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

   Interromper a gravidez

   • 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.

   Sinônimosterminate

   Antônimosbirthcarrydeliver

3. Cease developmentC1formal

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

   Interromper o desenvolvimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarrestcall offcancelcheckcut shortdiscontinueendhaltstopstuntterminate

   Antônimosadvancecontinuedeveloppersistproceed