1To be based on; to take into account — to use something (facts, experience, premises) as the foundation for a decision or reasoning.
顧客の意見を踏まえてサービスを改善した。
We improved the service taking the customers' opinions into account.
過去のデータを踏まえて、今年の売上目標を設定した。
Based on past data, we set this year's sales targets.
法律を踏まえた判断が求められる場面だ。
This is a situation that requires a decision based on the law.
2To plant one's feet firmly; to stand firmly — literal meaning of placing or planting one's feet, also used figuratively to mean being grounded or resolute.
崖の端で足場を踏まえてから前に進んだ。
He planted his footing at the cliff's edge before moving forward.
彼女は現実を踏まえた上で夢を語った。
She spoke of her dreams while being grounded in reality.