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overture

UK
/ˈəʊ.və.tjʊə/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃʊr/

Translations

overturenoun
overtures
pl
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.tjʊə/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃʊr/
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
начало
инициатива
Synonyms
prelude
prologue
proposal
introduction
approach
advance
offer
overtureverb
overtured
Past Simple
overtured
Past Participle
overturing
Gerund
Rare and formal; chiefly means ‘to make an overture or approach’.
Synonyms
make advances
present
initiate
solicit
broach
tender
proffer
approach
offer
propose
overturingnoun

overture

overtures
pl
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
революция
перемена
Synonyms
offer
opening
introduction
prelude
overture
proposition
entreaty
initiative
advance
approach
proposal

Definitions

overturenoun
An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or other extended composition.
The overture set the tone for the entire opera, captivating the audience from the start.
An introduction to something more substantial.
The meeting was an overture to a series of negotiations between the two companies.
A proposal or offer made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.
The company made an overture to the local government to discuss potential partnerships.
A stand-alone orchestral work performed in a single movement, often intended for concert performance rather than as a prelude to a stage work.
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture remains a popular concert piece in symphony halls worldwide.
overtureverb
To make or present an approach, proposal, or offer to someone in order to initiate discussion or negotiation.
The ambassador overtured the opposition leaders to explore the possibility of a ceasefire.
overturingnoun
The act of overturning or the state of being overturned.
The overturing of the vehicle caused a major traffic jam on the highway.
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