footing
/ˈfʊtɪŋ/
noun
- A secure and stable position or grip for the feet.
- She lost her footing on the icy sidewalk and nearly fell.
- The climber found good footing on the rocky ledge.
- Make sure you have solid footing before you lift that heavy box.
- The basis or foundation of something, especially a relationship or arrangement.
- We need to put the project on a more professional footing.
- The two companies are on a friendly footing after the merger.
- The treaty placed the nations on an equal footing.
- The position or status of someone or something in relation to others.
- The new employee is on the same footing as the rest of the team.
- Her experience put her on a better footing for the promotion.
- They started the business on a shaky financial footing.
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verb
- To walk or move on foot, especially in a careful or steady manner.
- We footed it along the narrow trail through the woods.
- He footed carefully across the slippery bridge.
- They footed the entire distance to the village.
- To pay a bill or cost (usually in the phrase 'foot the bill').
- The company will foot the cost of the repairs.
- Who is going to foot the bill for this expensive dinner?
- Her parents footed the bill for the wedding.