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- Dictionaryparley/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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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.
The meaning of PARLEY is to speak with another : confer; specifically : to discuss terms with an enemy. How to use parley in a sentence.
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 ]
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.
Definition of parley noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
A parley is a discussion between two opposing people or groups in which both sides try to come to an agreement.
