ALL meanings of ceasefire
cease-fire
C c - countable noun ceasefire A ceasefire is an arrangement in which countries or groups of people that are fighting each other agree to stop fighting. 3
- noun ceasefire a period of truce, esp one that is temporary and a preliminary step to establishing a more permanent peace on agreed terms 3
- exclamation ceasefire the order to stop firing 3
- noun ceasefire A temporary suspension of fighting, typically one during which peace talks take place; a truce. 1
- noun ceasefire a cessation of hostilities; truce. 1
- noun ceasefire Military. an order issued for a cease-fire. 1
- noun ceasefire truce, end to hostilities 1
- noun ceasefire In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary). 0