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    parley
    /ˈpɑːli/

    noun

    • 1. a conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice: "a parley is in progress and the invaders may withdraw"

    verb

    • 1. hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms: "they disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPARLEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to meet in order to discuss something, especially how to end an argument or a war: After some serious parleying, both sides agreed to settle their differences. He has led disarmament talks and parleyed with NATO. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

    • Parlaying

      PARLAYING definition: 1. present participle of parlay 2. to...

    • Truces

      TRUCE definition: 1. a short interruption in a war or...

    • Aides

      AIDE definition: 1. a person whose job is to help someone...

    • Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미

      PARLEY 의미, 정의, PARLEY의 정의: 1. a discussion between two...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › parleyParley Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Parley is a verb meaning to speak with another, especially to discuss terms with an enemy, or a noun meaning a conference or discussion. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology, and history of this word from Merriam-Webster.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › parleyPARLEY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    an informal conference between enemies under a truce, especially to discuss terms, conditions of surrender, etc. verb (used without object) , par·leyed, par·ley·ing. to hold an informal conference with an enemy under a truce, as between active hostilities. to speak, talk, or confer. Synonyms: converse, discuss. Parley. 2. [ pahr -lee ]

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPARLEY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to meet in order to discuss something, especially how to end an argument or a war: After some serious parleying, both sides agreed to settle their differences. He has led disarmament talks and parleyed with NATO. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPARLEY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Parley is a noun or verb that means a discussion or conference, especially between enemies under a truce. Learn how to use parley in a sentence, its pronunciation, origin, and related words.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › parleyParley - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A formal discussion between enemies or opponents is called a parley. A British drummer called for a parley between the British and American armies in 1781, and officers from both sides then discussed the terms of Britain's surrender.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishparley noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of parley noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.