English-Finnish translations for cease-fire

• tulitauko
  Alueella on julistettava tulitauko. A cease-fire must be declared.
  Tulitauko on edelleen voimassa. The cease-fire is still in effect.
  Tulitauko on saatava aikaan välittömästi. We must have a cease-fire immediately.

Definition of cease-fire

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

Examples

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

Related words

• cease
• decease
• deceased
• ceasefire
• surcease
• ceaseless
• ceased
• predecease
• ceaselessly