Footing
/ˈfʊtɪŋ/
verb
To use the foot to kick (usually a ball).
To pay (a bill).
To tread to measure or music; to dance; to trip; to skip.
noun
A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
A standing; position; established place; basis for operation; permanent settlement; foothold.
A relative condition; state.