courting (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
Definition
Engaging in a romantic relationship with the intention of marriage or a long-term commitment.
Examples
They spent the entire summer courting before announcing their engagement.
His traditional approach to courting involved asking her father for permission to take her out.
The couple was seen courting in the park, holding hands and talking about their future.
How to Use courting
- court someone (collocation)
- To pursue a romantic or professional interest in someone. — "The senator spent years courting the voters in his district."
- court disaster (idiom)
- To act in a way that invites a negative outcome. — "Driving without a seatbelt is simply courting disaster."
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