footing

keep

She kept her footing carefully as the boat rocked back and forth in the rough water.

be sure of

The old wooden bridge was slippery, so I moved carefully to be sure of my footing.

give (sb), provide (sb with)

The new handrails provided passengers with a secure footing on the steep ship stairs.

equal, the same

The new employees started on the same footing as the experienced workers at the company.

permanent

After years of dating, they finally decided to put their relationship on a permanent footing.

war

The government put the country on a war footing after the unexpected attack.

be on, stand on

After the merger, both companies were on an equal footing in the new organization.

gain

Electric cars have gained a strong footing in the mainstream market over the last decade.

get (sb/sth) off on

She wanted to start the new job on the right footing, so she arrived early on her first day.

get (sth) on, place sth on, set sth on

The new government tried to set the economy on a firmer footing after the crisis.

on a ~

The new manager wanted to establish the team on a stronger footing before the season started.