troubleshoot
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtrʌbəlˌʃuːt/
KK: /ˈtrʌbəlˌʃut/
intransitive verb
Definition
To identify and solve problems or issues, especially in a technical context.
Example
The technician will troubleshoot the computer to find out why it isn't working.
Tense Forms
Past: troubleshot
Past Participle: troubleshot
Conversation
I heard you had to troubleshoot your computer last night.
Yeah, it was acting really weird and I couldn't figure it out.
Did you manage to fix it after you troubleshoot the issues?
Eventually! It just needed a simple restart to sort everything out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
debug
resolve
fix
Antonyms
complicate
aggravate
worsen
transitive verb
Definition
To find and fix problems or issues, especially in a system or process.
Example
The technician was called in to troubleshoot the software issues that were causing delays.
Tense Forms
Past: troubleshot
Past Participle: troubleshot
Conversation
I need some help with my computer; it keeps crashing.
Sure! Have you tried to troubleshoot the issue yourself?
Not really, I wouldn't even know where to start.
Root Explanation
Troubleshoot is formed from "trouble" (from Old French *trouble*, meaning disturbance or confusion) and "shoot" (from Old English *sceotan*, meaning to throw or to discharge). The word refers to the act of throwing out or resolving disturbances or problems.
Memory Tip
Think of resolving a 'disturbance' ('trouble') by 'throwing out' the issues ('shoot'). This helps you remember that troubleshoot means to fix problems.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.