verb
General Slang
Abort
uh-BORT · verb · slang
Brevity code: cease the attack before weapons release.
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A brevity code directing aircrew to cease action or terminate the attack prior to weapons release, or to cancel the event or mission.
“"Abort, abort, abort — friendlies in the target area!"”
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Abort In A Sentence
"Abort, abort, abort — friendlies in the target area!"
Origin & Usage
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in strike and close air support.
People Also Ask
What does "abort" mean in a strike?
It's a brevity code directing aircrew to cease action and stop the attack before weapons are released, or to cancel the event or mission entirely.
Why is "abort" often repeated three times?
Repeating "abort, abort, abort" makes the urgent command unmistakable over a noisy channel, so no one mistakes it for anything else.
How is "abort" different from "knock it off"?
Abort stops an attack or mission; "knock it off" specifically ends air-combat maneuvers in training, usually for safety.
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