troubleshoot

or trou·ble-shoot

[ truhb-uh l-shoot ]

/ ˈtrʌb əlˌʃut /

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verb (used without object), trou·ble·shoot·ed or trou·ble·shot, trou·ble·shoot·ing.

to act or be employed as a troubleshooter: She troubleshoots for a large industrial firm.

verb (used with object), trou·ble·shoot·ed or trou·ble·shot, trou·ble·shoot·ing.

to deal with in the capacity of a troubleshooter.

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tighten, balance, overhaul, fix, correct, readjust, regulate, fine-tune, improve, repair, set, fit, service, rectify, align, focus, grind, renovate, square, connect

Nearby words

trouble someone for, trouble spot, troubled waters, troublemaker, troubleproof, troubleshoot, troubleshooter, troublesome, troublous, trouch, trough

Origin of troubleshoot

First recorded in 1930–35; back formation from troubleshooter

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