abort — to stop something before it is completed, especially because it would be difficult or dangerous to continue
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stop something before it is completed, especially because it would be difficult or dangerous to continue
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbɔːrt/
Korean meaning: 중단하다, 중지하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**보**트
Example Sentences
- The astronaut had to abort the spacewalk when his helmet started fogging up.
- I had to abort my cooking attempt when the smoke alarm went off.
- The pilot decided to abort landing due to strong crosswinds.
abort
VERB//əˈbɔːrt//
to stop something before it is completed, especially because it would be difficult or dangerous to continue
to stop something before it is completed, especially because it would be difficult or dangerous to continue
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From Latin 'abortus', the past participle of 'aboriri', meaning 'to fail to be born' or 'to miscarry'. This comes from the prefix 'ab-' (away from) combined with 'oriri' (to rise or be born).
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“The astronaut had to abort the spacewalk when his helmet started fogging up.”
“I had to abort my cooking attempt when the smoke alarm went off.”
“The pilot decided to abort landing due to strong crosswinds.”
“My computer automatically aborts the download if the connection is lost.”
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