SINCE 1828
cease-fire
noun
\ ˈsēs-ˈfi(-ə)r
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Definition of cease-fire
1
: a military order to cease firing
2
: a suspension of active hostilities
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cease-fire
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cease-fire
: an agreement to stop fighting a war for a period of time so that a permanent agreement can be made to end the war
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