verb
- past tense of overture; made an opening move or proposal, especially in negotiation or diplomacy
Usage: formal; often used in diplomatic or business contexts
Examples
- The ambassador overtured a peace agreement between the two nations.
- She overtured the idea of a merger to the board of directors.
- He overtured his hand in friendship after years of conflict.
- The company overtured a partnership with the startup.
- They overtured negotiations to settle the dispute.