issue

noun [C] (SUBJECT)

/ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/

Definition

B1 a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about: environmental/ethical/personal issues As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically. Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem).Topics and areas of interest at issue C2 most important in what is being discussed: The point at issue is what is best for the child.Debate and discussionVery important or urgent make an issue of sth disapproving › to make something seem more important than it should be, or to argue about it: Of course I'll help you, there's no need to make an issue of it.Complaining take issue with sth C1 formal › to disagree strongly: I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions.Arguing and disagreeing have issues (with sb/sth) › to have difficulty or disagreement with someone or something: All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies. Anna has major issues with her employer.Arguing and disagreeing

(Definition of issue noun (SUBJECT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)