debug
/diːˈbʌɡ/
B2 · Upper Int.★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
to find and fix problems in a computer program or system.
When to Use
⚙️Technical💼Workplace English
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“I spent all morning debugging the code.”
“Can you help me debug this app? It keeps crashing.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The action, or a session, of reviewing source code to find and eliminate errors.
Related Words
Synonyms:
fixtroubleshootcorrect
Antonyms:
breakmess up
Word Family:
debugdebugsdebuggeddebugging