Meaning

• 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.

  "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

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

Meaning

• To seek to achieve or win.

  "He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."

• To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

  "He courted controversy with his frank speeches."

• To try to win a commitment to marry from.

• To engage in behavior leading to mating.

  "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.

  "She's had a few beaus come courting."

• To engage in courtship behavior.

  "In this season, you can see many animals courting."

• To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.