ceasefire
noun C1
Plain meaning
an agreement to stop fighting for a period of time
Exam-register meaning
a temporary suspension of hostilities, usually agreed by parties in a conflict
In context
generalThe two sides agreed to a ceasefire after weeks of fighting.
examA ceasefire may reduce civilian casualties, but it does not necessarily end the underlying conflict.
Common collocations
agree to a ceasefiretemporary ceasefireceasefire agreement
Watch out
A ceasefire is not the same as a peace treaty; it may only stop fighting temporarily.
Word family
cease (verb)fire (noun/verb)ceasefire (noun)