1. trying to win someone’s love or affection, especially with the intention of marriage
Usage: present participle of court
2. trying to gain someone’s favor or support
Usage: present participle of court
3. behaving in a way that makes something bad more likely to happen
Usage: present participle of court

1. the process of trying to win someone’s love, especially with marriage in mind

Examples

• He spent months courting her before proposing marriage.
• The politician was courting voters in the rural districts.
• She accused him of courting disaster with his reckless driving.
• The company is courting potential investors for the new project.
• Their courting lasted two years before they got engaged.
• He’s courting trouble by ignoring the safety regulations.
• The traditional courting customs have changed over time.