court

1. (transitive)To seek to achieve or win (a prize).

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

   seek someone's favor

2. (transitive)To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

   She courted controversy with her frank speeches.

3. (transitive)To attempt to attract, in any way; to invite by attractions.

   Near-synonyms: entice, allure; see also Thesaurus:allure

4. To attempt to attract, in any way; to invite by attractions.

   (transitive)To try to win a commitment to marry from.

5. (transitive)To engage in behavior conducive to mating with.

   The bird was courting a potential mate by performing an elaborate dance.

   At this time of year, you can see many animals courting.

6. (transitive)To attempt to gain alliance with.

7. (intransitive, transitive)To engage in activities intended to win affections.

   She's had a few beaus come courting.

   engage in social activities leading to marriage

1. The ball is in your court.

   Ініціатива на вашому боці. — deniko

   ruТвоя очередь. — nadya

   deDu bist an der Reihe. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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2. It's up to the court to decide.

   Вирішувати суду. — deniko

   ruЭто суду решать. — marafon

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3. Tom is in court.

   Том у суді. — deniko

   ruФома в суде. — Lenin_1917

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4. Tom appeared in court today.

   Том з'явився сьогодні у суд. — oromashka

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5. The court's decision is final.

   Рішення суду є остаточним. — triantafillou

   ruРешение суда окончательное. — Karok

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