war footing

noun

: the condition of being prepared to undertake or maintain war

Examples of war footing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the same time, Sobyanin, who is widely seen as a pragmatist, has rebuffed calls by Russian hawks for a broad mobilization of conscripts and putting the entire economy on a war footing. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

From the title itself, Gombrowicz is on a war footing. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

Unlike in previous nationwide campaigns, CNN teams in Venezuela have not seen any billboards, banners, murals, or graffiti in the national capital calling for support for the regime’s war footing, even in neighborhoods considered government strongholds. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025

Despite putting Russia’s economy and society on a war footing, Putin may need more than just time to win. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for war footing

• outputting