26984 words

issue

25 definitions • 48 examples
1
a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about:

Examples:

As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.
Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem).
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most important in what is being discussed:

Examples:

The point at issue is what is best for the child.
3
to make something seem more important than it should be, or to argue about it:

Examples:

Of course I'll help you - there's no need to make an issue of it.
4

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I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions.
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to dislike or disapprove of someone or something and let it upset or worry you:

Examples:

I feel like my dad has an issue with me having a husband with a different religion.
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to have difficulty or disagreement with someone or something:

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All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies.
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a set of newspapers or magazines published at the same time or a single copy of a newspaper or magazine:

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There's an article on motorbikes in the latest/next issue.
An old issue of "Homes and Gardens" lay on the table.
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An issue of shares is a time when a company gives people the chance to buy part of it or gives extra shares to people who already own some.
9
to produce or provide something official:

Examples:

The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans.
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a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about:

Examples:

There continues to be a great deal of debate over the property tax issue.
Isn’t the need to hire more staff what’s really at issue here (= the subject of the disagreement)?
I like my hair this way – I don’t see why you have to make an issue of it (= cause it to be a problem).
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a group or series, or one of a group or series, of things that are supplied, made available, or printed at the same time:

Examples:

A new issue of postage stamps was released to honor women in the military.
He picked up an old issue of Life magazine.
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to give, supply, or produce something official:

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Reporters gathered on the White House lawn, hoping that the president would issue a statement.
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the offer for sale by a company or organization of financial products such as shares or bonds:

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bond/stock/share issue
the issue of sth Shareholders approved the issue of 12 million shares of preferred stock.
in issue Total shares in issue are in excess of the those stated in the report.
at/on issue While the shares dipped below the price at issue, some buying support lifted the stock back into positive territory.
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all of a particular type of shares, bonds, etc. that are offered for sale together:

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Since it is the largest issue and the market is witnessing poor performance, investors might not get value.
We launched an exchange offer to buy back existing bonds in return for a new issue.
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a group or series, or one of a group or series, of things that are made available, published, or printed at the same time:

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an issue of a journal/magazine/newspaper The latest issue of the journal features interviews with twelve great business leaders.
today's/this month's/Saturday's/etc. issue
Issue number one of the comic book sold for $1.2 million at auction.
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the act of making available coins, currency, or stamps by a government, or the items themselves:

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Issue of a new ten rupee coin replaced a note of a similar denomination already in circulation.
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a subject or problem that people think or talk about, or need to deal with:

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address/tackle/resolve an issue The service offers confidential help to filers who cannot resolve an issue through normal channels.
consider/discuss an issue
a central/core/key issue
a major/minor issue
a critical/serious issue Health care could become a critical issue in political debate.
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a question that people still disagree about after all sides have argued for their clients in court:

Examples:

Pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file show that there is no genuine issue.
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to be the most important part of what is being discussed:

Examples:

The point at issue is what is best for the firm.
20
to disagree strongly with someone:

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take issue with sb over sth I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions.
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to offer for sale financial products such as shares or bonds:

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to officially publish or announce something:

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issue an apology/a notice/an order
The city issued a certificate of occupancy for the new building.
23
to start a legal process:

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issue a warrant/writ The judge issued a writ of possession, an order that allowed the bank to take possession of the collateral.
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to give someone something, especially officially:

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issue sth to sb/sth Officials issued new passports to refugees at the consulate.
issue sb with sth Employees who are off sick for more than seven days will be issued with notes.
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to make or release new coins, currency, or stamps:

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