cease-fire meaning

Definition of cease-fire

1. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

   Synonyms: armistice, truce

   Type of: peace

cease-fire in a sentence

• We all hope that this cease-fire will make for world peace.
• The new ambassador will push for a cease-fire to stop the killing.
• The United Nations General Assembly adopted the cease-fire resolution.
• They agreed on cease-fire terms.
• Cease-fire talks concluded without progress Thursday.

How to pronounce cease-fire

cease-fire is pronounced /ˈsisfaɪɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.