Drop
Drop verb - To cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally.
Key up
Both terms in one sentence
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It can't be killed (unless you grab a Starman) and the only way to shake it is to drop the key, although this is a temporary solution, because picking the key up again (and you'll always need it) causes the thing to resume the chase until you reach the key's door.
Source: Implacable Man
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