an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer

overtures of peace; a shy man who rarely made overtures of friendship.

Music .

an orchestral composition forming the prelude or introduction to an opera, oratorio, etc.

an independent piece of similar character.

an introductory part, as of a poem; prelude; prologue.

(in Presbyterian churches)

the action of an ecclesiastical court in submitting a question or proposal to presbyteries.

the proposal or question so submitted.

to submit as an overture or proposal

to overture conditions for a ceasefire.

to make an overture or proposal to

to overture one's adversary through a neutral party.

noun

conclusion , finish

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advance , bid , conciliatory move , exordium , foreword , invitation , offer , opening , preamble , preface , prelude , prelusion , presentation , proem , prologue , proposal , proposition , signal , suggestion , tender , induction , lead-in , prolegomenon , approach , beginning , composition , intro , introduction , poem , ultimatum , volunteer