Meaning of overture

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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could you please define the meaning of overture in the following passage:

“President George W. Bush warned North Korea on Wednesday against test-firing a long-range missile, while other US officials rejected an overture from Pyongyang for bilateral talks with Washington on the issue.”

please give me brief explanation of the word “overture”

Thanks

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Hi riazuddin

In the context, overture means a ‘proposal’ or an ‘offer’.

Amy

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thanks Amy