working relationship

American  

[wurk-ing-ri-lay-shuhn-ship] / ˈwɜrk ɪŋ rɪˈleɪ ʃənˌʃɪp /

noun

plural

working relationships

1. a relationship good enough for accomplishing things together.

2. the relationship between colleagues or people who interact in the course of work.

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Example Sentences

Even more significant, though, was the realization that on the podium that day stood the last musician to have had a real working relationship with one of the 20th century’s defining composers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“We hope to maintain a close working relationship with whomever California’s next Governor is, but our mission and our priorities will not change,” the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

We’ve maintained a working relationship with them, because at the end of the day, you’re going to have to deal with them.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

But their balance of imperfections makes their working relationship inspirational, in its way.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Our working relationship, I am sure, would be made a great deal easier.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro