footing meaning and definition

FOOTING noun

Definition of footing (noun)

1. status with respect to the relations between people or groups
   • "on good terms with her in-laws"; "on a friendly footing"
   • synonyms: terms
2. a relation that provides the foundation for something
   • "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis"
   • synonyms: basis, ground
3. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
   • synonyms: foothold