cease fire

Stop shooting. Used as a command, especially for military troops. There are civilians present—cease fire! Cease fire! They've thrown up the white flag! Cease fire, men, and that's an order! Weapons down!

See also: cease, fire

See also:

hold (one's) fire
hold fire
hold one's fire
hold your fire
burn itself out
burn out
burned out
come to a stop
go dark
get out while the goin's good

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