issue

nounverbB1 · Intermediate

A problem or a topic to talk about.

Meanings of «issue»

1 · noun

a problem or a topic to talk about

We need to discuss an important issue at work.

2 · noun

one printed edition of a magazine or newspaper

The latest issue includes an interesting story about travel.

Similar: edition copy number

3 · verb

to officially give out or send something

The office will issue new passports next week.

Similar: release distribute provide

Translation

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«issue» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

DE Deutsch

ES Español

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

something difficult to deal with

problemthe usual word for something wrong or hardWe have a problem with the car.

issuea problem, or an important topic people discussClimate change is an important issue.

challengesomething hard that tests your skillsLearning a new language is a big challenge.

obstaclesomething that stands in your wayMoney is the biggest obstacle to our plan.

make something officially available to the public

publishprint or put online for the public: books, articlesThe newspaper will publish her story tomorrow.

releasemake a film, song or news available to everyoneThe band will release a new album in May.

issueformalgive out officially: a statement, ticket or orderThe police issued a warning about the storm.

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