Main Entry:

trou·ble·shoot

Pronunciation:

\-ˌshüt\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

trou·ble·shot \-ˌshät\ ; trou·ble·shoot·ing

Etymology:

back-formation from troubleshooter

Date:

1918

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>