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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsisfaɪr/ · UK /ˈsiːsfaɪə/
ceasefire means: An agreement to stop fighting during a war, usually for a limited time.
noun
PAUSE IN FIGHTINGB2
An agreement to stop fighting during a war, usually for a limited time.
- Both sides agreed to a ceasefire.
- The ceasefire allowed families to leave the city.
- Peace talks continued after the ceasefire ended.
Questions about ceasefire
What does ceasefire mean?
An agreement to stop fighting during a war, usually for a limited time.
What is ceasefire in other languages?
Türkçe: ateşkes · Español: alto el fuego · Français: cessez-le-feu · Deutsch: Waffenruhe · Italiano: cessate il fuoco · 日本語: 停戦
How do you pronounce ceasefire?
In American English /ˈsisfaɪr/; in British English /ˈsiːsfaɪə/.
How do you use ceasefire in a sentence?
Both sides agreed to a ceasefire. The ceasefire allowed families to leave the city.
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