at issue

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Adjective at issue has 1 sense

at issue, in dispute, in hand, in question, under consideration - now in consideration or under discussion; "regarding the matter in hand"
Antonym: irrelevant (indirect, via relevant)

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at issue

Part of Speech: Idiom

Definition 1: in question or currently being discussed or debated

Example Sentence 1: The controversial topic of climate change is currently at issue in the political debate.

Example Sentence 2: The company's decision to lay off employees is at issue, leading to discussions between management and the workers' union.

Definition 2: in a state of disagreement or conflict with someone

Example Sentence 1: John and Lisa are at issue regarding the best approach to solve the problem.

Example Sentence 2: There was a misunderstanding between the friends, and they are currently at issue with each other.