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overture
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.tjʊə/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃʊr/
overtures
pl
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.tjʊə/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃʊr/
Translations
The orchestra played the overture beautifully.
Оркестр прекрасно исполнил увертюру.
The company made an overture to acquire the smaller firm.
Компания сделала предложение о приобретении меньшей фирмы.
Additional translations
Definitions
The overture set the tone for the entire opera, captivating the audience from the start.
The meeting was an overture to a series of negotiations between the two companies.
The company made an overture to the local government to discuss potential partnerships.
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture remains a popular concert piece in symphony halls worldwide.
overtured
Past Simple
overtured
Past Participle
overturing
Gerund
Rare and formal; chiefly means ‘to make an overture or approach’.
Definitions
The ambassador overtured the opposition leaders to explore the possibility of a ceasefire.
overture
overtures
pl
Translations
The overturing of the boat caused panic among the passengers.
Опрокидывание лодки вызвало панику среди пассажиров.
The overturing of the government led to a period of instability.
Переворот правительства привел к периоду нестабильности.
Additional translations
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The overturing of the vehicle caused a major traffic jam on the highway.