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

Throughout the film, the question of what gives art its value appears in several forms, challenged by Lori and Julian when their initially stilted working relationship transforms into something more intimate.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 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

U.S. officials were familiar with Rodriguez’s career and understood that she would potentially be amenable to a working relationship, an administration official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro