Truce - English meaning

noun

An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

Usage examples:

The italian government signed an armistice with the allies

noun

A formal agreement between two countries or groups at war to stop fighting for a particular time, especially to talk about possible peace

Usage examples:

A two-week armistice has been declared between the rival factions.

verb

Separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.

Usage examples:

The branch broke with a loud snap

noun

An interruption of continuity or uniformity.

Usage examples:

The magazine has been published without a break since 1950

noun

Former term for breaking cart.

noun

An agreement, esp. between two armies, to stop fighting

verb

Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.

Usage examples:

The rhythm of the boat lulled her to sleep

noun

A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.

Usage examples:

For two days there had been a lull in the fighting

verb

To cause someone to feel calm, sleepy, or safe

Usage examples:

The music lulled the infant to sleep., we were all lulled into thinking they wouldn't do anything.,…

noun

A temporary prohibition of an activity.

Usage examples:

A moratorium on the use of drift nets

noun

A stopping of an activity for an agreed period of time

Usage examples:

They are proposing a five-year moratorium on whaling.

noun

A period of time during which a particular activity is stopped

Usage examples:

A moratorium on sth the european union imposed a two-year moratorium on new gm imports., end/impose…

noun

Freedom from disturbance; tranquillity.

Usage examples:

He just wanted to drink a few beers in peace

exclamation

Used as a friendly greeting.

verb

Leave.

Usage examples:

I woke up at seven, thanked my host, and peaced out

noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Usage examples:

The refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering

verb

Postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.).

Usage examples:

The execution was only respited a few months

noun

A pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant

Usage examples:

[ c usually sing ] the center provides a respite for teens in trouble.

noun

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between states.

Usage examples:

The two presidents signed a ten-year treaty of solidarity

noun

A written agreement between two or more countries that is formally approved and signed by their leaders

Usage examples:

Under the treaty (= according to the agreement), inspections are required to see if any country is …

noun

An agreement between two or more countries, formally approved by their governments

Usage examples:

Ratify/sign a treaty the latest nation to ratify the treaty is france., an air/trade treaty the us …