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parley

/ˈpɑːli/

/ˈpɑrli/

Translations

parleynoun

parleys

/ˈpɑːli/

/ˈpɑrli/

переговоры

The two sides agreed to a parley to discuss the terms of the ceasefire.

Две стороны согласились на переговоры, чтобы обсудить условия прекращения огня.

Additional translations

Synonyms

parleyverb

parleyed

Past Simple

parleyed

Past Participle

parleying

Gerund

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/ˈpɑːrli/

вести переговоры

The two sides decided to parley to avoid further conflict.

Две стороны решили вести переговоры, чтобы избежать дальнейшего конфликта.

Synonyms

parleyadjective

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/ˈpɑrli/

Used attributively in phrases such as “parley flag” or “parley terms”; non-gradable.

Definitions

parleynoun

A conference or discussion, especially between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms.

The two sides agreed to a parley to negotiate a ceasefire.

Any conversation or informal discussion.

Their quiet parley in the corner drew little attention.

parleyverb

To hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms.

The two leaders agreed to parley in an attempt to reach a peaceful resolution.

To converse or negotiate on any matter.

They parleyed for hours before settling on a price.

parleyadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a parley; used for negotiation purposes.

The envoy approached under a parley flag.