the fact of standing firmly on a slope or other dangerous surface

I lost/missed my footing and fell. 我脚没站稳，跌倒了。

It was a struggle just to keep my footing. 我挣扎着想要站稳。

the way in which something operates and the set of conditions that influences it

New leadership is needed to return the company to a better financial footing. 需要新的领导层使公司在财务状况方面实现好转。

to be in an equal, safe, etc. situation

Men and women should be able to compete for jobs on an equal footing. 男性和女性应该在平等的基础上竞争工作岗位。

Somehow we have to get the industry back on a firm footing.

We look forward to a time when the economy is on firmer footing.

These developments should put the company on a stronger footing.

Regrettably, not all children come to school on equal footing.