B2nounsocietymedia
US/ˈɪʃ.uː/
UK/ˈɪʃ.uː/
an important subject or problem that people discuss or argue about
In context
Housing prices are a major issue for young people in big cities.
We need to deal with this issue before it affects our customers.
The report raises important issues about privacy and data protection.
Words that go with issue
adjective + noun
- key issueCost is the key issue for most customers.
- social issueUnemployment among young people is a serious social issue.
- environmental issuesThe magazine often writes about environmental issues.
verb + noun
- deal with an issueThe IT team is dealing with the issue right now.
- raise an issueSeveral parents raised the issue of school fees at the meeting.
- address an issueThe government has promised to address the issue of traffic jams.
noun + preposition
- issue ofThe issue of fake news is getting more attention.