noun
Uncommon
ceasefire
Ceasefire (noun) means a formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary. Example: “The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire.”
noun
1
A formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary.
"The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire."
"Aid workers rushed in supplies during the brief ceasefire."
How to use ceasefire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA temporary halt to fighting agreed by both sides in a conflict.
Common pairings
declare a ceasefire
broker a ceasefire
violate a ceasefire
ceasefire agreement
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Word forms
- Plural
- ceasefires
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The two governments agreed to a 48-hour _____.
Etymology
A compound of cease + fire, formed in military usage as an order to stop shooting.
Rhymes for ceasefire
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What does “ceasefire” mean?
The word “ceasefire” means a formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary. In plain terms, a temporary halt to fighting agreed by both sides in a conflict.
How do you use “ceasefire” in a sentence?
Here is “ceasefire” used in a sentence: “The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire.”
What part of speech is “ceasefire”?
“Ceasefire” is a noun.
Is “ceasefire” a common word?
“Ceasefire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
