Ceasefire: meaning, definitions and examples

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ceasefire

 

[ siหsfaษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military agreement

A ceasefire is a temporary stoppage of a war or conflict during which both sides agree to suspend aggressive actions. This can happen for a variety of reasons such as humanitarian concerns or negotiations for peace. Ceasefires can be official, sanctioned by governing bodies or organizations, or informal, depending on the parties involved. While ceasefires can lead to longer-term peace agreements, they may also be fragile and quickly undone if further negotiations fail.

Synonyms

armistice, suspension of hostilities, truce

Examples of usage

  • The two nations declared a ceasefire to allow for humanitarian aid.
  • After weeks of fighting, both sides agreed to a ceasefire.
  • The ceasefire lasted only a few days before hostilities resumed.

Translations

Translations of the word "ceasefire" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cessar-fogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคตเคฟเคฐเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Waffenstillstand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gencatan senjata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะผะธั€'ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawieszenie broni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœๆˆฆ (ใฆใ„ใ›ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cessez-le-feu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alto el fuego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ateลŸkes

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ „ (jeongjeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‚ู ุฅุทู„ุงู‚ ุงู„ู†ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญmฤ›ล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญmierie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ็ซ (tรญnghuว’)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ premirje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vopnahlรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา› ะฐั‚ัƒ ั‚ะพา›ั‚ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒฎแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ateลŸkษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alto el fuego

Etymology

The term 'ceasefire' combines 'cease,' which comes from the Old French 'ceser,' meaning 'to stop' or 'to bring to an end,' and 'fire,' derived from Old English 'fyr,' referring to conflict in this context. The use of the word 'ceasefire' in military lexicon has evolved significantly, especially in the 20th century, as the nature of warfare changed. Historically, ceasefires have been called upon during conflicts for various reasons, often to facilitate negotiations or allow for the collection of the wounded. With the rise of international organizations like the United Nations post-World War II, formal ceasefires have become more structured, often involving monitoring by third parties to ensure compliance. Over time, ceasefires have become a critical component in peace negotiations, reflecting the need for periods of calm to allow for diplomatic solutions amidst the chaos of conflict.