troubleshoot

verb

trou·​ble·​shoot ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshüt 

troubleshot ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshät  ; troubleshooting

intransitive verb

: to operate or serve as a troubleshooter

is troubleshooting for an electronics firm

transitive verb

: to investigate or deal with in the role of troubleshooter

troubleshoots TV receivers

troubleshoot a problem

Examples of troubleshoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This position is responsible for infrastructure management, support, and troubleshooting, as well as supporting hardware, software, networking and third-party products. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025

The Baby Owner's Manual: on sale for $10.82 Original price: $18.99 The Baby Owner's Manual delivers step-by-step instructions, helpful schematic diagrams, troubleshooting tips and advice on lifelong maintenance of the new baby. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025

McGowan said the department is working with the software and troubleshooting it. —Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025

One major shift is the ability to delegate network troubleshooting across teams. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from troubleshooter

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for troubleshoot

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute

Kids Definition

troubleshoot

verb

trou·​ble·​shoot ˈtrəb-əl-ˌshüt 

troubleshot -ˌshät  ; troubleshooting

1

: to locate trouble and make repairs (as in machinery)

2

: to find a solution to a problem or disagreement