issue

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɪsjuː/
/ˈɪʃ(j)u/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:

2 Definition

Someone or something that flows out or comes out, particularly:

3 Definition

The means or opportunity by which something flows or comes out, particularly:

4 Definition

The place where something flows or comes out, an outlet, particularly:

5 Definition

The action or an instance of sending something out, particularly:

Example Sentences
  • The issue of the directive from the treasury prompted the central bank's most recent issue of currency.
6 Definition

Any question or situation to be resolved, particularly:

Example Sentences
  • Please stand by. We are having technical issues.
7 Definition

The action or an instance of concluding something, particularly:

8 Definition

The end result of an event or events, any result or outcome, particularly:

9 Definition

The action or an instance of feeling some emotion.

10 Definition

The action or an instance of leaving any state or condition.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To flow out, to proceed from, to come out or from.

Example Sentences
  • The rents issuing from the land permitted him to live as a man of independent means.
2 Definition

To rush out, to sally forth.

Example Sentences
  • The men issued from the town and attacked the besiegers.
3 Definition

To extend into, to open onto.

Example Sentences
  • The road issues into the highway.
4 Definition

To turn out in a certain way, to result in.

5 Definition

To come to a point in fact or law on which the parties join issue.

6 Definition

To send out; to put into circulation.

7 Definition

To deliver for use.

Example Sentences
  • The prison issued new uniforms for the inmates.
8 Definition

To deliver by authority.

Example Sentences
  • The court issued a writ of mandamus.