The relationship between people who interact because of their work; (also) a level of cooperation sufficient to allow work to be done, progress to be made, etc.; a functional or effective relationship.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Farmer's Magazine.
Definition of working relationship in US English:
working relationship
noun
The relationship between people who interact because of their work; (also) a level of cooperation sufficient to allow work to be done, progress to be made, etc.; a functional or effective relationship.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Farmer's Magazine.