truce
nounUK /truːs/
US /truːs/
A truce is when people who are fighting agree to stop for a while.
The two teams called a truce so they could rest and get a drink.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short break from arguing or competing.
The brothers declared a truce during dinner.
3. An agreement to stop fighting for a set time.
The leaders signed a truce that lasted one week.
4. A pause in a game or contest.
The players agreed to a truce to fix the broken goal.