Cease (verb)

1. Bring or come to an end.
2. Stop doing something.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french cesser, from latin cessare, from cedere "go away".

Examples:

1. The company decided to cease production of the product.
2. The rain finally ceased after several hours.
3. She told her children to cease their arguing and play nicely together.
4. The music ceased and everyone clapped.
5. The government ordered the troops to cease firing.