- 1issue something (to somebody) to make something known formally They issued a joint statement denying the charges. The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. give
- 2[often passive] to give something to someone, especially officially issue something to issue passports/visas/tickets issue somebody with something New members will be issued with a temporary identification card. issue something to somebody Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them.
- 3issue something to start a legal process against someone, especially by means of an official document to issue a writ against someone A warrant has been issued for his arrest. magazine
- 4issue something to produce something such as a magazine, article, etc. We issue a monthly newsletter. stamps/coins/shares
- 5issue something 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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NAmE//ˈɪʃu//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they issue he / she / it issues
past simple issued
-ing form issuing
noun credit-card issuers Phrasal Verbsissue fromSee issue in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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