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

Depending on the goal, AI agents may handle simple questions, customer responses, troubleshooting, follow-ups, transaction histories, trend analysis, social media and data processing. —Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025

By Darius Tahir | KFF Health News At one call center in the Philippines, workers help Americans with diabetes or neurological conditions troubleshoot devices that monitor their health. —Kff Health News, Mercury News, 23 May 2025

Thankfully, there are several ways to troubleshoot this problem, from the most basic (restarting your phone) option to the most intense (resetting your entire device). —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025

Technical expertise is also crucial: given that many teams work asynchronously, workers must be able to troubleshoot technical issues on their own. —Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 14 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