(APPROACH) [noun] [C] - an approach made (to someone) in order to offer somethingShe seemed to be making overtures of friendship.Neither side in the conflict seems willing to make an overture of peace/a peace overture to the other.We've received an overture from another company who want to buy us out.Overtures by the management to settle the dispute have so far met with little success. [+ to infinitive](informal, esp. humorous) So he's been making overtures (= showing a sexual interest), has he?
OVERTURE
Meaning of OVERTURE in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012