0 present participle of court
1 to try to please someone because you want them to join you:
2 to try to get something, especially attention or support from other people:
She courts publicity by inviting journalists to extravagant parties.
3 to risk something unpleasant, especially by behaving stupidly or carelessly:
4 to have a romantic relationship with someone that you hope to marry:
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.