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Yes, abort is playable

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"Abort" Definition

noun

Computer Science A procedure to terminate execution of a program when an unrecoverable error or malfunction occurs.
The act of terminating an operation or procedure, as with a project, missile, airplane, or space vehicle, before completion.
The premature termination of a flight (as of an aircraft or spacecraft), a mission, or an action or procedure relating to a flight .

verb-transitive

To cause the expulsion of (an embryo or fetus) before it is viable.
To cause to terminate (a pregnancy) prematurely, especially before the fetus is viable.
To give premature birth to (an embryo or fetus).
To interfere with the development of; conclude prematurely: abort plans for a corporate takeover.
To stop the progress of (a disease, for example).

verb-intransitive

To cease growth before full development or maturation.
To give birth prematurely or before term; miscarry.
To terminate an operation or procedure, as with a project, missile, airplane, or space vehicle, before completion.

verb

To bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring.
To become checked in development so as to degenerate or remain rudimentary.
To terminate a procedure prematurely .
To induce the of or give birth to prematurely.
To terminate the pregnancy of before term.

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