Issue from Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Flow Used when referring to the physical movement of a substance or object. Smoke began to issue from the chimney. Pro Tip 2/3Identifying Origin Shows the starting point of something, often visible to observers. A bright light issued from the end of the tunnel. Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Action Indicates an action or event that continues over time. A steady stream of players began to issue from the locker room.