Drop (verb)

1. To let fall from a height or a vertical position.
2. To release from one's possession or control.
3. To lower in rank, status, or esteem.
4. To decrease in amount, value, or quality.
5. To dismiss or reject.

Origin:

Middle english droppen, from old english dropian; akin to old high german tropfen to drop.

Examples:

1. She dropped the glass and it shattered.
2. He dropped the book on the floor.
3. Her stock prices dropped dramatically.
4. His grades dropped after missing several classes.
5. The proposal was dropped from further consideration.