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

After the deadline, the company will shut down its app, cloud service, technical support, and troubleshooting assistance for almost all Wemo products. —Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 July 2025

Before calling an electrician, try troubleshooting these potential causes of flickering lights. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025

However, there was one problem that Abdul had to troubleshoot with her label. —Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 July 2025

Engineers should be able to rely on their expertise to troubleshoot client questions and issues, ultimately gaining serious loyalty points. —Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 3 July 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