A ceasefire, also spelled cease fire, is a temporary stoppage of a war in which each side agrees with the other to suspend aggressive actions. Historically, the concept existed at least by the time of the Middle Ages, when it was known as a 'truce of God'.

What is cease fire?

English Language Learners Definition of cease-fire

: an agreement to stop fighting a war for a period of time so that a permanent agreement can be made to end the war : truce.

What is ceasefire very short answer?

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.