Collocation
raise an issue
to mention a problem or concern so it can be discussed or dealt with
Definition
'raise an issue' is a common English collocation. to mention a problem or concern so it can be discussed or dealt with
raise + an issue
“I’d like to raise an issue about the new schedule before we finalize it.”
Examples
- If you have any concerns, please raise an issue with your manager.
- She raised an issue about the missing data during the presentation.
- We need to raise an issue with the supplier before the deadline passes.
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- He hesitated to raise an issue in front of the whole team.
- The auditors raised an issue that could delay the approval process.
- I don’t want to raise an issue, but the figures in this report look inconsistent.
- Before we sign the contract, we should raise an issue about the renewal clause.
- Several residents raised an issue regarding noise levels at the town hall meeting.
- The committee will raise an issue if the proposal does not meet safety standards.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable