/ ˈɪʃuː; NAmE ; BrE also ˈɪsjuː/ noun , verb
■ noun
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
1.
[ C ] an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about :
a key / sensitive / controversial issue
This is a big issue ; we need more time to think about it.
She usually writes about environmental issues.
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime.
The party was divided on this issue.
You're just avoiding the issue .
Don't confuse the issue .
PROBLEM / WORRY
2.
[ C ] a problem or worry that sb has with sth :
Money is not an issue .
I don't think my private life is the issue here.
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it.
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me.
She's always on a diet—she has issues about food.
He still has some issues with women (= has problems dealing with them) .
If you have any issues, please call this number.
MAGAZINE / NEWSPAPER
3.
[ C ] one of a regular series of magazines or newspapers :
the July issue of 'What Car?'
The article appeared in issue 25.
OF STAMPS / COINS / SHARES
4.
[ C ] a number or set of things that are supplied and made available at the same time :
The company is planning a new share issue .
a special issue of stamps
MAKING AVAILABLE / KNOWN
5.
[ U ] the act of supplying or making available things for people to buy or use :
I bought a set of the new stamps on the date of issue.
the issue of blankets to the refugees
the issue of a joint statement by the French and German foreign ministers
CHILDREN
6.
[ U ] ( law ) children of your own :
He died without issue.
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IDIOMS
- be at issue
- take issue with sb (about / on / over sth)
—more at force verb
■ verb
[ vn ]
MAKE KNOWN
1.
issue sth (to sb) to make sth known formally :
They issued a joint statement denying the charges.
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses.
GIVE
2.
[ often passive ] issue sth (to sb) | issue sb with sth to give sth to sb, especially officially :
to issue passports / visas / tickets
New members will be issued with a temporary identity card.
Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them.
LAW
3.
to start a legal process against sb, especially by means of an official document :
to issue a writ against sb
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
MAGAZINE
4.
to produce sth such as a magazine, article, etc. :
We issue a monthly newsletter.
STAMPS / COINS / SHARES
5.
to produce new stamps, coins, shares, etc. for sale to the public :
They issued a special set of stamps to mark the occasion.
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PHRASAL VERBS
- issue from sth
► is·suer noun :
credit-card issuers
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (in the sense outflowing ): from Old French , based on Latin exitus , past participle of exire go out.