bring to terms

Idioms  

1. Force someone to agree or continue negotiations, as in The creditors were determined to bring the company to terms. The terms here mean “the conditions for agreement.” [First half of 1700s] Also see come to terms.

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Example Sentences

On his behalf the old Abbot undertook a journey, to treat with the wild men of Galloway, whom Malcolm had three times defeated in battle, and now wished to bring to terms.

From Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Cromwell wisely preferred to negotiate, and Argyle was not hard to bring to terms.

From Claverhouse by Morris, Mowbray