noun
- discussions or conferences, especially between enemies or opposing sides to settle a dispute
verb
- to hold a discussion or conference, especially with an enemy
Examples
- The two armies agreed to parleys before the final battle.
- Peace parleys were held at the neutral location.
- The captain parleys with the enemy commander under a white flag.
- After hours of parleys, they reached a temporary ceasefire.
- The diplomat parleys with both sides to prevent war.
- Secret parleys took place behind closed doors.
- She parleys skillfully to avoid unnecessary conflict.