chiefissue
nounUK /tʃiːf ˈɪʃuː/
US /tʃif ˈɪʃu/
The chief issue is the most important problem to talk about.
The chief issue at the meeting was how to keep the park clean.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The most important topic in a discussion.
Safety was the chief issue during the school trip planning.
3. The biggest worry for a group of people.
For the team, the chief issue was having enough time to practice.
4. The main thing that needs a decision.
The chief issue for the family was where to go on vacation.