troubleshoot
[/ˈtrʌbəlʃuːt/]
verb
diagnosticar problemas / solucionar problemas / fazer diagnóstico
1. to identify and resolve problems in a system, machine, or process through systematic analysis
I need to troubleshoot why my computer keeps crashing.
Preciso diagnosticar por que meu computador continua travando.
2. to investigate the source of a malfunction or error
The technician will troubleshoot the printer to find out what's wrong.
O técnico vai diagnosticar a impressora para descobrir o que está errado.
3. to work through difficulties or problems methodically
We spent hours troubleshooting the software bug.
Passamos horas solucionando o erro do software.
In American tech culture, 'troubleshoot' is a standard professional term used in IT support, customer service, and technical documentation. In Brazil, while 'diagnosticar' is widely understood in technical contexts, colloquial speakers might prefer simpler terms like 'consertar' (fix) or 'resolver' (solve). The word reflects the problem-solving culture prominent in American business and technology sectors.
NYC Slang
debug it / figure it out / work it out
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