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court

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/kɔːt/

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/kɔɹt/

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noun

  • An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.

    Example: The girls were playing in the court.
  • (social) Royal society.

  • Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone

  • The administration of law.

  • A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games

    Example: The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts.

verb

  • To seek to achieve or win.

    Example: He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted.
  • To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

    Example: He courted controversy with his frank speeches.
  • To try to win a commitment to marry from.

  • To engage in behavior leading to mating.

    Example: The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance.
  • To attempt to attract.

  • To attempt to gain alliance with.

  • To engage in activities intended to win someone's affections.

    Example: She's had a few beaus come courting.
  • To engage in courtship behavior.

    Example: In this season, you can see many animals courting.
  • To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.