overture /ōˈvər-tūr/

1. An instrumental prelude to an opera, oratorio, etc
2. A one-movement musical composition in similar style (sonata form)
3. (usu in pl) an introductory proposition or opening move to negotiations, etc
4. An offer or proposal
5. An opening or opportunity
6. An opening or beginning
7. The method in the Presbyterian church of beginning legislation and maturing opinion by sending some proposition from the inferior courts to the General Assembly, and vice versa
8. Also the proposal so sent
9. An opening up or disclosure (Shakespeare)
10. An open place (Spenser)
11. An opening or aperture (obsolete)

1. To lay a proposal before
2. To put forward as an overture

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