Discontinue (verb)

1. To cease doing something; to stop a process or practice.
2. To terminate the existence of something.

Origin:

From latin 'discontinuus', from 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'continuus' meaning 'continuous'.

Examples:

1. The company has decided to discontinue the production of this product.
2. I had to discontinue my studies due to financial difficulties.
3. The doctor advised her to discontinue the medication.
4. The school decided to discontinue the art program.
5. The software company will discontinue support for this version of the product.