issue · n
issue (MAGAZINE)
B2 the newspaper, magazine, etc. that is produced on a particular day/week/month
Dictionary examples:
Have you seen the latest issue of Computer World? (19.3)
take issue (with sb/sth)
C1 to disagree with what someone says or writes
Dictionary examples:
Isn’t the need to hire more staff what’s really at issue here. (41.5)
at issue
C2 most important in what is being discussed
Dictionary examples:
The point at issue is what is best for the child. (26.4)
issue (SUBJECT)
B1 a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about
Dictionary examples:
Our school's biggest issue is students falling asleep during exciting math lessons. (0.0)
The biggest issue in our office? The coffee machine always serves tea! (0.0)
The supermarket's main issue? Customers eating all the free samples! (0.0)
environmental/moral/personal issues (34.7)
As employers we need to be seen to be addressing these issues sympathetically. (72.5)