"Exploratory talks" refers to initial discussions or conversations that are undertaken in order to gather information, explore possibilities, or investigate a potential situation or partnership. Full definition
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said earlier this month his government was in exploratory talks with the United States to reopen the deal. (nationalpost.com)
Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers has been told that should a club offer a fee in the region of # 50m then he will be handed the lion's share of these funds to invest in further strengthening his squad and as such the Northern Irish manager has started the process of putting out the «feelers» with exploratory talks on the cards. (caughtoffside.com)
The two firms have been in exploratory talks since at least June, Legal Week reports. (amlawdaily.typepad.com)