suspension of hostilities
noun phraseUK /səˈspɛnʃən əv hɒˈstɪlɪtiz/
US /səˈspɛnʃən əv hɑˈstɪlətiz/
A time when fighting stops for a while.
The two sides agreed to a suspension of hostilities so people could get food and medicine.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A temporary break in any kind of conflict or argument.
The teacher called a suspension of hostilities between the two arguing students.
3. A formal agreement to stop military action for a set period.
The suspension of hostilities lasted three days while leaders talked.
4. A pause in hostile behavior between groups or people.
After the apology, there was a brief suspension of hostilities at the dinner table.