reissue
gb/ɹiˈɪʃu/ us/ɹiˈɪʃu/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
Verb
B2
action
1
publish or release again
to publish or sell something again
Usage pattern:
reissue [something] (in/on/as [format/version])
Common mistake:
Do not confuse reissue with reuse (use again) or with issue (publish for the first time).
Synonyms
rerelease (Common for music, films, and games.)
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republish (More common for books and articles.)
Antonyms
withdraw (Take something off sale or out of circulation.)
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discontinue (Stop producing or selling something.)
Collocations
reissue an album
|reissue a book
|reissue a classic
|reissue the film
|reissue in paperback
|reissue on vinyl
|digitally reissue
|reissue a remastered version
|reissue a series
|reissue an early recording
Themes
publishing
|media
|arts
|business
Examples
- The label reissued the album on vinyl with two bonus tracks.
- The publisher plans to reissue the novel with a new introduction.
- They reissued the documentary in a higher-resolution format.
Learner examples
- They will reissue the book next year.
- The band reissued its first album.
Verb
business
C1
action
2
issue again as an official item
to officially give out again (often as a replacement)
Usage pattern:
reissue [a document/security] (to [someone])
Common mistake:
Learners may use reissue when they mean renew; renew extends validity, while reissue provides a new document/item (often with a new number).
Synonyms
reprint (Only for paper documents; does not imply official re-issuance.)
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replace (General term; does not necessarily mean 'issue again' officially.)
Antonyms
cancel (Officially make something invalid.)
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revoke (Officially take back a right or document.)
Collocations
reissue a passport
|reissue a visa
|reissue a permit
|reissue a ticket
|reissue a certificate
|reissue bonds
|reissue shares
|reissue currency
|reissue a check
|reissue an invoice
Themes
government
|finance
|business
|legal
Examples
- The airline reissued my ticket after my name was corrected.
- The bank will reissue the card because the old one was lost.
- The treasury decided to reissue bonds to raise additional funds.
Learner examples
- They reissued my new ID card.
- The office can reissue the permit.
Noun
B2
entity
3
new edition or release again
a product that is released again
Usage pattern:
a reissue (of [something])
Common mistake:
A reissue is not the same as an original release or a first edition; it comes later.
Synonyms
rerelease (Very common for films and music.)
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new edition (More common for books; implies revision.)
Antonyms
original release (The first time something is issued.)
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first edition (The earliest published form of a book.)
Collocations
a reissue of the album
|a book reissue
|a limited reissue
|a deluxe reissue
|an anniversary reissue
|a remastered reissue
|a reissue label
|a reissue series
|a reissue campaign
|a reissue program
Themes
publishing
|media
|business
Examples
- This reissue includes a booklet of rare photos and liner notes.
- Collectors lined up to buy the limited reissue of the sneakers.
- The paperback is a reissue with updated cover art.
Learner examples
- I bought a reissue of that album.
- This is a reissue with extra songs.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reissue
IPA
GB/ɹiˈɪʃu/
US/ɹiˈɪʃu/
Syllables & stress
re - is - sue (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (is)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reissue
- Plural: reissues
Verb
- Base: reissue
- 3rd Person Singular: reissues
- Present Participle: reissuing
- Past: reissued
Expressions
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