Collocations for ceasefire - noun
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.
broker,
negotiate
accept, agree, agree to, declare, sign
call
A 24-hour ceasefire was called to allow the distribution of aid.
accept, agree, agree to, declare, sign
call
A 24-hour ceasefire was called to allow the distribution of aid.
announce
achieve, secure
observe
enforce
break, violate
achieve, secure
observe
enforce
break, violate
ceasefire + VERB
come into effect (esp. BrE),
go into effect
(AmE)
hold, last
There are concerns that the ceasefire might not hold.
hold, last
There are concerns that the ceasefire might not hold.
PREPOSITION
ceasefire between
a ceasefire between the government and the rebels
a ceasefire between the government and the rebels
ceasefire with
They agreed to a ceasefire with the Egyptian government.
They agreed to a ceasefire with the Egyptian government.