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

There was even a scare less than an hour before liftoff when SpaceX had to troubleshoot loading data into the new Crew Dragon needed in case of an emergency abort after launch. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025

Sharing strategies, troubleshooting problems together and normalizing the learning curve can reduce the isolation that often accompanies AI fatigue. 5. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Some students may need help with transportation while others have to troubleshoot childcare issues. —Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025

Engineers and executives from the companies were embedded alongside the soldiers to troubleshoot issues and ensure changes could be communicated back to production lines in real time. —Morgan Brennan,leanne Miller, CNBC, 16 June 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