WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈcease-ˈfire,  n. [countable]
  1. Militarya stopping of hostilities;
    truce:The UN cease-fire broke down yesterday.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
cease-fire  (sēs′fīər′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Militarya cessation of hostilities;
    truce.
  2. Militaryan order issued for a cease-fire.
  • noun, nominal use of verb, verbal phrase cease fire 1840–50

'cease fire' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
cease-fire - stand-down - truce

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