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Definition overture in British English

overture noun

[countable] noun
/ˈəʊvə(r)ˌtjʊə(r)/
1

the first part of a long piece of classical music such as an opera or a symphony

Synonyms and related words
accompaniment arpeggio breakbeat
2

a suggestion or offer that you make to someone

Example

diplomatic/friendly/sexual overtures

Synonyms and related words
suggestion proposal recommendation
Definition overture in British English