noun a failure or collapse
verb to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
A bust can refer to the measurement around the chest of a person, often used in clothing sizing.
In sculpting, a bust is a sculpted representation of a person's head and shoulders.
A bust can refer to a period of economic downturn or recession.
To bust someone means to arrest them for a crime.
To bust something can mean to break or damage it.
To bust someone can also refer to catching them in possession of illegal drugs.
In the context of a writer, 'bust' can refer to a failed project or a book that did not sell well.
A psychologist may use 'bust' to describe a therapy session that did not yield the desired results or a treatment plan that was unsuccessful.