ceasefire

noun

Etymology

From cease + fire.

  1. inherited from *péh₂wr̥
  2. inherited from *fōr — “fire
  3. inherited from *fuir
  4. inherited from fȳr — “fire
  5. inherited from fyr
  6. compounded as ceasefire — “cease + fire

Definitions

  1. In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only…

    In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

    • The rebels agreed to a ceasefire while the peace talks were underway.
    • Negotiators mediated a ceasefire.

The neighborhood

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