issue
🇺🇸
/ˈɪʃuː/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪʃuː/
noun
B1
an important topic people discuss or argue about
Climate change is a big issue that affects everyone.
B2
a problem or concern someone has with something
She raised an issue about the new work schedule.
R
one copy of a magazine or newspaper from a series
I found the article in last month's issue.
R
a set of things supplied at the same time
The new share issue was very popular with investors.
R
the act of giving out things for people to use or buy
The date of issue for the new stamps is next week.
R
the act of making something known officially
The official issue of the statement clarified the situation.
R
children or descendants
He left his estate to his issue.
verb
B2
to make something known officially
The government will issue a warning about the storm.
B2
to give something to someone officially
The office will issue new ID cards to all employees.
R
to start a legal process against someone
The court may issue a summons for his appearance.
R
to produce and distribute something like a magazine
The club issues a newsletter every month.
R
to produce new stamps, coins, or shares for sale
The bank will issue new coins next year.
translation
an important topic people discuss or argue about; a problem or concern someone has with something; one copy of a magazine or newspaper from a series; a set of things supplied at the same time; the act of giving out things for people to use or buy; the act of making something known officially; children or descendants
to make something known officially; to give something to someone officially; to start a legal process against someone; to produce and distribute something like a magazine; to produce new stamps, coins, or shares for sale
Word Forms
3rd Present
issues
Past
issued
Perfect
issued
Progressive
issuing
Plural
issues