noun

troubleshooter

troubleshooter, problem solver, mediator

The company hired a troubleshooter to fix the system.

The company hired a troubleshooter to fix the system.

He is known as a political troubleshooter.

He is known as a political troubleshooter.

a troubleshooter for ((sth.)) a person who solves problems for a system, organization, etc. She is the main troubleshooter for our IT department.

Synonyms: problem solver, mediator, fixer

From 'trouble' (a problem) and 'shooter' (one who shoots). Literally, someone who 'shoots' or gets rid of trouble.

Imagine a person with a special gun that 'shoots' problems away, solving them quickly.

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