ceasefire

English - Turkish

Definition of ceasefire in English Turkish dictionary

{i} ateşkes

Bir ateşkes birkaç saat sonra başladı. - A ceasefire began a few hours later.

Bir ateşkes ilan edildi. - A ceasefire was declared.

{i} silâh bırakma

Related Terms

ceasefire agreement

ateşkes anlaşması

declare a ceasefire

ateşkes ilan etmek

mondros ceasefire agreement

(Tarih) mondros mütarekesi

English - English

Definition of ceasefire in English English dictionary

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.

A ceasefire is an arrangement in which countries or groups of people that are fighting each other agree to stop fighting. They have agreed to a ceasefire after three years of conflict = truce. an agreement to stop fighting for a period of time, especially so that a more permanent agreement can be made

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

{i} armistice, suspension of combat, stoppage of fighting

Turkish pronunciation

sisfayır

Synonyms

armistice, truce

Pronunciation

/ˈsēsˈfīər/ /ˈsiːsˈfaɪɜr/

Etymology

() From cease + fire.