Cease-fire (Noun)
Meaning
A state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The warring nations agreed to a cease-fire, allowing diplomats to meet and negotiate a lasting peace treaty.
- After months of fighting, the rebels and government forces announced a cease-fire, paving the way for talks to end the conflict.
- The United Nations brokered a cease-fire between the two countries, enabling aid to reach the devastated region.
- The cease-fire held for several weeks, giving both sides a chance to discuss disarmament and territorial disputes.
- A fragile cease-fire was established, allowing humanitarian workers to deliver food and medicine to the war-torn city.