footing |
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| 1. | [ noun ] status with respect to the relations between people or groups | |
| Synonyms: | terms | |
| Examples: | : "on good terms with her in-laws" "on a friendly footing" |
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| Related terms: | status | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a relation that provides the foundation for something | |
| Synonyms: | basis ground | |
| Examples: | "they were on a friendly footing" or "he worked on an interim basis" |
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| Related terms: | foundation common_ground | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing | |
| Synonyms: | foothold | |
| Related terms: | support toehold | |
