footing

US /ˈfʊt̬.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈfʊt̬.ɪŋ/
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1.

base, pie

the basis on which something is established or operates

:
The company is now on a sound financial footing.
La empresa ahora está en una sólida base financiera.
They started the project on an equal footing.
Comenzaron el proyecto en igualdad de condiciones.
2.

equilibrio, punto de apoyo

the secure position of one's feet on the ground or a surface

:
He lost his footing on the icy path.
Perdió el equilibrio en el camino helado.
The climber struggled to find a firm footing on the rock face.
El escalador luchó por encontrar un punto de apoyo firme en la pared de roca.