ceasefire

noun

1. a period of truce, esp one that is temporary and a preliminary step to establishing a more permanent peace on agreed terms

interjection

1. the order to stop firing

Example Sentences

Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian told reporters on Sunday that "while certain bombings have actually stopped inside of the Gaza Strip, there's no ceasefire in place at this point in time".

From BBC

For now, the region holds its breath as negotiators prepare to gather in Egypt, hoping that despite deep mistrust and political fragility this round might finally open the way toward a ceasefire.

From BBC

Hamas had agreed to a number of previous proposals to end the war, including a ceasefire that took hold in January but which Israel unilaterally broke in March.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet before the ceasefire announcement on Friday, he wasn’t sure he would come this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Indirect ceasefire talks between the parties are set to start in Egypt on Monday.

From BBC

Related Words

• armistice 
• truce