Footing (Noun)
Meaning 1
Status with respect to the relations between people or groups; "on good terms with her in-laws"; "on a friendly footing".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company has been on a regular footing with the regulatory agency for years, ensuring compliance with all laws and standards.
- Initially after the divorce, the children were on an uncertain footing with their father, struggling to adapt to the new family dynamics.
- After months of tension, the countries are finally on a diplomatic footing, resuming negotiations to resolve their longstanding dispute.
- The manager made a conscious effort to be on a personal footing with her team members, taking an interest in their lives and hobbies.
- The community is on a collaborative footing with the local authorities, working together to address issues and improve living conditions.
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Meaning 2
A relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis".
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.