Ceasefire meaning: Ceasefire definition

Ceasefire definition: a period of truce , esp one that is temporary and a preliminary step to establishing a more permanent peace on agreed terms. See examples of CEASEFIRE used in a sentence. Donald Trump announced a complete ceasefire between Iran and Israel, marking the end of the 12-Day War. A ceasefire is an agreement, usually between two countries or armies, to stop fighting in order to allow discussions or negotiations on peace. It regulates the cessation of all military activity for a given length of time in a given area. A ceasefire may be declared unilaterally, or it may be negotiated between parties to a conflict. Ceasefire is a noun that means an agreement to stop fighting, usually between two armies. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms and related words.