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

Did your friendship and working relationship with Dean make this project easier or harder?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

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

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

“I know and you know. That’s usually enough to ensure a good working relationship between the two of us.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss