0 past simple and past participle of parley
1 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.
They parleyed in private for hours while aides anxiously waited outside the door.
The clerks parleyed with the customer through small pigeonholes that could be promptly closed.
