Abort/əˈbɔːrt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Emergency Interruption Used when urgent circumstances prevent completion of an activity. A lightning storm forced the team to abort the outdoor event. Pro Tip 2/3Pre-planned Possibility Considered in situations where there is a high chance of failure or danger. The flight crew was briefed on a possible abort of the takeoff. Pro Tip 3/3Implies Suddenness Often suggests an abrupt end rather than a gradual winding down. The director had to abruptly abort filming due to the actor's injury.