transcription, транскрипция: [ fʊtɪŋ ]
1.
If something is put on a particular footing , it is defined, established, or changed in a particular way, often so that it is able to develop or exist successfully.
The new law will put official corruption on the same legal footing as treason.
= basis
N-UNCOUNT : with supp , usu on N
2.
If you are on a particular kind of footing with someone, you have that kind of relationship with them.
They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing...
They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.
= basis
N-UNCOUNT : with supp , usu on N
3.
If a country or armed force is on a war footing , it is ready to fight a war.
The president placed the republic on a war footing.
PHRASE : v-link PHR , PHR after v
4.
You refer to your footing when you are referring to your position and how securely your feet are placed on the ground. For example, if you lose your footing , your feet slip and you fall.
He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge...
He lost his footing and slid into the water.
N-UNCOUNT : poss N