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overture

[ˈəʊvətjʊə]

overture Definition

  • 1an introduction to something more substantial
  • 2a proposal or offer made with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship

Using overture: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overture" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The government made an overture to the opposition party for peace talks.

  • Example

    The overture to the symphony was beautiful.

  • Example

    The company's CEO made an overture to the shareholders to increase their investment.

  • Example

    The film's overture set the tone for the rest of the movie.

overture Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for overture

Idioms Using overture

  • to begin something with a preliminary or introductory action

    Example

    The conference opened with an overture from the keynote speaker.

  • make overtures of friendship

    to show signs of wanting to be friendly with someone

    Example

    The new employee made overtures of friendship to her colleagues by inviting them to lunch.

  • a proposal or offer made with the aim of establishing peace

    Example

    The ceasefire was seen as an overture to peace between the two warring factions.

Phrases with overture

  • make overtures

    to make proposals or offers to someone in order to establish a relationship or initiate negotiations

    Example

    The company made overtures to the potential investors to secure funding for their new project.

  • a proposition or advance of a sexual nature

    Example

    She rejected his sexual overtures and reported him to HR.

  • a proposal or offer made with the aim of ending a conflict or establishing peace

    Example

    The country's president made a peace overture to the neighboring country to end the border dispute.

Origins of overture

from French 'ouverture', meaning 'opening'

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Summary: overture in Brief

The term 'overture' [ˈəʊvətjʊə] refers to an introduction to something more substantial, such as the opening of a musical performance or a proposal made with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship. It can extend into phrases like 'make overtures,' and idioms like 'open with an overture,' denoting preliminary or introductory actions.