footing

noun

1. status with respect to the relations between people or groups

- on a friendly footing

Similar word(s): terms

Definition categories: state, position, status

2. a relation that provides the foundation for something

- they were on a friendly footing

Similar word(s): basis, ground

Definition categories: link, foundation

3. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

Similar word(s): foothold

Definition categories: man–made, support

verb

1. present participle of foot