ceasefire

[US]/ˈsiːsfaɪə(r)/
[UK]/ˈsiːsfaɪər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (usually referring to a permanent) suspension of fighting; truce.

Phrases & Collocations

declare a ceasefire

negotiate a ceasefire

Example Sentences

the ceasefire was in tatters within hours.

they agreed to a ceasefire to allow talks with the government.

resolution of the conflict was contingent on the signing of a ceasefire agreement.

the ceasefire gave the commanders a chance to disengage their forces.

The two countries agreed to a ceasefire after months of conflict.

The ceasefire allowed humanitarian aid to reach the war-torn region.

Both sides are hopeful that the ceasefire will lead to lasting peace.

The ceasefire was broken when one side launched a surprise attack.

Negotiations are underway to extend the ceasefire agreement.

The ceasefire was announced by the United Nations in an effort to end the conflict.

The ceasefire was fragile, with reports of sporadic fighting continuing.

The ceasefire brought a sense of relief to the civilians caught in the crossfire.

The ceasefire was violated when a military convoy crossed into enemy territory.

International pressure is mounting for both sides to uphold the ceasefire agreement.

Real-world Examples

Israel and Palestine have announced a permanent ceasefire.

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The two sides will be discussing a ceasefire.

Source: BBC Listening September 2020 Collection

They blamed Russian forces for not respecting a ceasefire.

Source: BBC Listening Collection March 2022

Both sides called a temporary ceasefire during the peace talks.

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Earlier the rebels reported a ceasefire at the bitterly-contested airport.

Source: BBC Listening December 2014 Collection

The ceasefire is over and fighting resumes.

Source: BBC World Headlines

They also said they would try to consolidate a shaky ceasefire.

Source: BBC Listening Collection January 2020

They ignored the ceasefire that was proposed by the African Union.

Source: NPR News December 2013 Compilation

EU representative Alex Rondos says the talks demanding an immediate ceasefire.

Source: NPR News January 2014 Compilation

You might remember that Russia and the U.S. organized a short-lived ceasefire there.

Source: CNN Selects October 2016 Collection

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