Issue (Verb)
Meaning 1
Prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- They plan to issue a monthly newsletter to keep their customers updated on the latest deals.
- The company will issue a new catalog every six months featuring their latest product releases.
- The publishing house is set to issue a revised edition of the bestselling novel next year.
- The magazine's editorial team is preparing to issue a special anniversary edition later this month.
- The press is scheduled to issue a daily bulletin to report on the ongoing sports tournament.
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Meaning 2
Circulate or distribute or equip with; "issue a new uniform to the children"; "supply blankets for the beds".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The company will issue identification cards to all new employees on their first day.
- The teacher will issue textbooks to the students at the beginning of the school year.
- The school plans to issue tablet computers to every student for the upcoming semester.
- The hospital will issue warm blankets to the patients to keep them comfortable.
- The store will issue a new loyalty card to customers who spend over $100.
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Meaning 3
Bring out an official document (such as a warrant).
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The sheriff's office will issue a warrant for the suspect's arrest once the paperwork is completed.
- The immigration department can issue a visa to foreigners on valid grounds.
- The government is expected to issue a proclamation to declare the day a national holiday.
- She was required by the employer to issue a formal certificate of completion to each trainee.
- The bank can issue a new debit card to replace the one that was lost or stolen.
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Meaning 4
Come out of; "Water issued from the hole in the wall"; "The words seemed to come out by themselves".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Smoke issued from the chimney of the old factory.
- A faint humming sound issued from the mysterious box.
- The words seemed to issue from her lips without her even thinking.
- A low growl issued from the throat of the angry animal.
- Blood issued from the cut on his forehead as he fell.
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Meaning 5
Make out and issue; "write out a check"; "cut a ticket"; "Please make the check out to me".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The bank will issue a new card once you've submitted the required documents.
- Please make the check out to me, and I'll process it immediately.
- When you arrive, go to the help desk and issue a ticket for technical support.
- The HR department will issue a memo with instructions on how to access the company's online portal.
- The pharmacy will issue a refill for your prescription once we verify your insurance information.