Reissue
/ˌriːˈɪʃuː/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo issue something again, to produce or publish something a second time.
/ˌriːˈɪʃuː/
To issue something again.
The government will reissue the passports next month.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite book is out of print. If they decide to reissue it, they're making it available for you to buy again! It's like giving something a second chance to be used or sold.
👶 For kids: To make something again, like a book or a toy, so you can have it again.
More Examples
The record label decided to reissue the band's first album on vinyl.
They had to reissue the recall notice after a mistake was found.
Due to high demand, the artist plans to reissue limited edition prints.
How It's Used
"The company will reissue its shares after the stock split."
"The publisher decided to reissue the classic novel with a new cover."
The act of issuing something again; a second or subsequent issue.
/ˌriːˈɪʃuː/
The act of issuing something again.
The reissue of the software fixed the reported bugs.
💡 Simply: The reissue is like a 'do-over' for something that was already released. Maybe a company put out a new version of a product and calls this a reissue.
👶 For kids: When someone makes something again, like a toy you had before, that's a reissue!
More Examples
The company announced a reissue of its popular product.
The reissue came with several important updates.
The reissue was a surprise to many collectors.
How It's Used
"The reissue of the patent was granted after further review."
"The reissue of the bonds helped the company raise more capital."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
reissue a statement
To release a statement again, usually to clarify or correct a previous statement.
"The company had to reissue a statement clarifying their position after the public outcry."
From re- (again) + issue (to come forth). The verb developed from the noun, reflecting the act of producing something again.
The term 'reissue' has been used since the late 19th century in various fields like publishing and finance.
Memory tip
Think of "re-" meaning "again" and "issue" meaning "to release." Reissue means to release something again.
Word Origin
"re- (again) + issue (from Latin 'exire' to go out)"