ceasefire

[ ˈsiːsfaɪər]

Definition:
1. A time when enemies agree to stop fighting, usually while a way is found to end the fighting permanently.

Use 'ceasefire' in a sentence:

1. The ceasefire with Israel may be fraying.
2. The main fear was that both sides may seize upon a ceasefire and free food aid to rearm.
3. Both sides affirmed their commitment to the ceasefire.
4. The artillery barrage on the city centre was the heaviest since the ceasefire.
5. A shaky ceasefire is holding after three days of fighting between rival groups.
6. Heavy fighting erupted there today after a two-day ceasefire.
7. It was announced that the groups have agreed to a ceasefire.
8. Both sides appealed for a new ceasefire.
9. The U.N. would play a major role in monitoring a ceasefire.
10. The ceasefire brought about a semblance of peace.
11. A ceasefire is a precondition for talks.
12. But a ceasefire needs a mediator.
13. They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met.
14. The Red Cross has arranged two local ceasefires, allowing non-combatants to receive medical help.
15. Attempts to resurrect the ceasefire have already failed once.
16. The ceasefire was seen as a major landmark in the fight against terrorism.
17. They have agreed to a ceasefire after three years of conflict.
18. He insisted that the conflict would continue until conditions were met for a ceasefire.
19. Israel has rejected calls for a ceasefire.
20. The U.N. Security Council has linked any lifting of sanctions to compliance with the ceasefire terms.
21. The UN Security Council has linked any lifting of sanctions to compliance with the ceasefire terms.
22. The plan calls for a ceasefire and UN supervision of the country.
23. Observers have reported serious violations of the ceasefire.
24. The ceasefire leaves a lot to the goodwill of the forces involved.
25. UN officials are expressing cautious optimism that the latest ceasefire is holding.
26. Federal leaders continued their efforts to secure a ceasefire.
27. A ceasefire has been agreed by the country's three warring factions.
28. The incident ruptures a recent and fragile ceasefire.
29. A ceasefire is an essential precondition for negotiation.
30. Realistically, there is little prospect of a ceasefire.
31. The ceasefire resolution calls for the release of all prisoners of war.
32. He'd been mandated by the West African Economic Community to go in and to enforce a ceasefire.
33. The government is ready to declare a permanent ceasefire.
34. The army was observing a ceasefire.
35. The commander said that the army would comply with the ceasefire.
36. Will the rebels observe the ceasefire?
37. The two sides agreed to honour a new ceasefire.
38. United Nations troops enforced a ceasefire in the area.
39. All the parties seem anxious to nail down a ceasefire.
40. The warring sides have agreed on an unconditional ceasefire.
41. The UN would play a major role in monitoring a ceasefire.