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parlay something into — turn an initial stake or winnings into (a greater amount) by further gambling. → parlay … English new terms dictionary
parlay — par‧lay [ˈpɑːli ǁ ˈpɑːrleɪ] verb [transitive] to increase the value of something you have, especially your abilities, money, or success, by using your opportunities well: parlay something into something • The party chairman parlayed his political … Financial and business terms
parlay — [ pα:leɪ] N. Amer. verb (parlay something into) turn an initial stake or winnings into (a greater amount) by further gambling. noun a cumulative series of bets. Origin C19: from Fr. paroli, from Ital., from paro like , from L. par equal … English new terms dictionary
parlay — verb (T) AmE to increase the value of something that you have, especially your abilities, previous success, or money, by using all your opportunities well: parlay sth into: He parlayed his athletic achievements into a successful sports… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
parlay — par lay v. t. 1. To wager the winnings plus the initial stake of one bet on a subsequent wager, or to engage in a series of such increased wagers. Note: This is the characteristic act in a common betting system used by gamblers to try to achieve… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
parlay — I. transitive verb Etymology: French paroli, noun, parlay, from Italian dialect, plural of parolo, perhaps from paro equal, from Latin par Date: 1828 1. to bet in a parlay 2. a. to exploit successfully b. to increase or otherwise transform into… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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