Issuing

/ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To supply or distribute something officially.
The bank is issuing new credit cards to its customers.
To come forth or flow; to be released.
The committee is issuing a report on the findings of the investigation.
To formally give or send something, especially information or an order.
The government is issuing a warning about the upcoming storm.
To put forth; to emit.
The author is issuing her latest book this fall.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'issir' meaning 'to go out' and from Latin 'exire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

issuing a statement
Making an official public declaration or announcement.
issuing orders
Giving commands or directives officially.
issuing shares
Offering stock to the public or investors.

Related Words

issue
To publish or distribute something.
issuer
A person or organization that issues something.

Slang Meanings

Sending out or sharing something quickly.
We're issuing the new episode of the podcast today.
Making something known or popular.
The artist is issuing their latest track to get more fans.