Computer Science A procedure to terminate execution of a program when an unrecoverable error or malfunction occurs.
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The act of terminating an operation or procedure, as with a project, missile, airplane, or space vehicle, before completion.
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The premature termination of a flight (as of an aircraft or spacecraft), a mission, or an action or procedure relating to a flight .
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verb
To bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring.
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To become checked in development so as to degenerate or remain rudimentary.
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To terminate a procedure prematurely .
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To induce the of or give birth to prematurely.
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To terminate the pregnancy of before term.
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verb-transitive
To cause the expulsion of (an embryo or fetus) before it is viable.
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To cause to terminate (a pregnancy) prematurely, especially before the fetus is viable.
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To give premature birth to (an embryo or fetus).
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To interfere with the development of; conclude prematurely: abort plans for a corporate takeover.
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To stop the progress of (a disease, for example).
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verb-intransitive
To cease growth before full development or maturation.
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To give birth prematurely or before term; miscarry.
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To terminate an operation or procedure, as with a project, missile, airplane, or space vehicle, before completion.
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