ABORTING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed

Example: I wasted a year of my life working on an abort; he sent a short message requesting an abort due to extreme winds in the area

Part of speech: Verb

terminate before completion

Example: abort the mission; abort the process running on my computer

Part of speech: Verb

terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion

Part of speech: Verb

cease development, die, and be aborted

Example: an aborting fetus