B2nounpoliticsconflict
US/ˈsiːs.faɪr/
UK/ˈsiːs.faɪə/
an agreement between two sides to stop fighting for a period of time
In context
Both sides agreed to a ceasefire after weeks of heavy fighting.
The ceasefire collapsed within hours, and the shelling began again.
The United Nations called for an immediate ceasefire in the region.
Words that go with ceasefire
verb + noun
- declare a ceasefireThe army declared a ceasefire on Sunday.
- negotiate a ceasefireDiplomats worked all night to negotiate a ceasefire.
verb + preposition
- agree to a ceasefireBoth leaders agreed to a ceasefire.
- call for a ceasefireMany countries called for a ceasefire.
adjective + noun
- fragile ceasefireA fragile ceasefire held through the night.
noun + noun
- ceasefire agreementThe ceasefire agreement lasted only a week.