ETYM Latin abortare, from abortus, p. p. of aboriri; ab + oriri to rise, to be born. Related to Orient.
1. To terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion.
2. To terminate before completion, as of a computer process, a mission, etc.

1. To suffer a miscarriage.
2. To fail to achieve the intended purpose; go wrong or amiss
3. To fail to reach the intended destination