technical difficulties

plural noun

: technical problems : problems with equipment

This television station is currently experiencing technical difficulties.

Examples of technical difficulties in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two-night premiere that kicked off on Tuesday and wrapped up on Wednesday saw surprising frontrunners emerge, technical difficulties threaten to mire the spectacle, and of course, a pair of promising contenders sent home. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

Earlier technical difficulties had caused delays for Sarkisian's halftime interview with reporter Laura Rutledge. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The Texas head coach had abandoned a halftime on-field interview with Laura Rutledge, which the sideline reporter chalked up to technical difficulties that cut into the coach’s limited halftime intermission. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Sarkisian also declined an interview at halftime, per ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge, after there were some technical difficulties with the broadcast. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026