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

At one call center in the Philippines, workers help Americans with diabetes or neurological conditions troubleshoot devices that monitor their health. —Darius Tahir, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025

Tap the Device Health button to change your Wi-Fi network, check Wi-Fi signal strength, update firmware, and troubleshoot notification issues. —PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025

This will also provide visibility into messaging operations, enabling them to troubleshoot issues more quickly. —Aaron Alter, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

Monthly workshops reinforced these practices and provided space for managers to troubleshoot implementation challenges. —Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 6 May 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