den Hof machen — meaning in English

English meaning

• court noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
• solicit verb To ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.
• woo verb To try to win someone's affection, love, or support.

Senses

den Hof machen is used for these senses in English:

• court (transitive) To attempt to attract; to invite by attractions; to allure.
• solicit (transitive) To woo; to court.
• woo (transitive, often of a man) To try to persuade (someone) to be in an amorous relationship with

court — full definition

1. noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
2. noun A marked area for playing games such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball.
3. noun An open area enclosed by walls or buildings; a courtyard.
4. verb To try to win someone's affection, favor, or business.

solicit — full definition

1. verb To ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.
2. verb To offer sex for money, especially in public.

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