ceasefire

About 0.56 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

   The rebels agreed to a ceasefire while the peace talks were underway.

Similar words

armistice cease-fire truce cessation cease respite fired lull curfew shot

Often followed by

and in agreement was line on between with to

Word family

cease-fire cease-fires ceasefires