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

“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

"Each of us will maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with our counterparts in devolved governments," Sir Keir said.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Their working relationship evolved quickly into courtship, then love.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore