1. past tense of parley; held a discussion or conference, especially with an enemy to discuss terms
Usage: formal; often used in military or diplomatic contexts

Examples

• The generals parleyed for hours before reaching a ceasefire agreement.
• The pirates parleyed with the naval officers under a flag of truce.
• Both sides parleyed to avoid further bloodshed.
• The ambassadors parleyed in secret to resolve the border dispute.
• The opposing commanders parleyed at dawn to discuss prisoner exchanges.
• They parleyed briefly before the battle resumed.