issue a ticket — to officially give or provide a ticket, especially for a traffic violation or offense
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to officially give or provide a ticket, especially for a traffic violation or offense
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪʃuː ə ˈtɪkɪt/
Example Sentences
- The meter maid issued three tickets in one block!
- I got so nervous when the cop issued me a ticket that I forgot my own name.
- The school principal can issue detention tickets to misbehaving students.
issue a ticket
VERB[/ˈɪʃuː ə ˈtɪkɪt/]
to officially give or provide a ticket, especially for a traffic violation or offense
💡 Concept
to officially give or provide a ticket, especially for a traffic violation or offense
🎵 Rhyme
Officer issues a ticket while driver grabs a tissue!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɪʃuː ə ˈtɪkɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪʃuː ə ˈtɪkɪt/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
tissueissue
tissue
issue
🔗Collocations
issue a speeding ticket
issue a parking ticket
issue a citation
issue a fine
traffic officer issues tickets
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The meter maid issued three tickets in one block!”
😄 Fun example
“I got so nervous when the cop issued me a ticket that I forgot my own name.”
“The school principal can issue detention tickets to misbehaving students.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother drives so slowly that even snails don't get issued tickets.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
give a citationwrite a tickethand out a fineimpose a penalty
Antonyms
dismiss chargeswaive penaltyexcuse violation
Related
traffic violationfinecitationpenaltysummons
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