Collocations for ceasefire - noun
ADJ.
complete | immediate | unilateral
VERB + CEASEFIRE
call for, demand, order
The UN has passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.
The UN has passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.
achieve, secure | agree (to), declare, sign | broker, negotiate | call
A 24-hour ceasefire was called to allow the distribution of aid.
A 24-hour ceasefire was called to allow the distribution of aid.
observe | break, violate
CEASEFIRE + VERB
come/go into effect | hold, last
There are concerns that the ceasefire might not hold.
There are concerns that the ceasefire might not hold.
CEASEFIRE + NOUN
agreement, terms
PREP.
~ between
a ceasefire between the government and the rebels
a ceasefire between the government and the rebels
PHRASES
a violation of a ceasefire