Pronunciation: /bʌst/
noun a failure or collapse
A1 I heard a loud bust when the balloon popped.
A2 The robber tried to steal the safe, but it was too heavy and he couldn't bust it open.
B1 The detective made a bust in the drug trafficking case.
B2 The museum displayed a beautiful marble bust of a famous historical figure.
C1 The company made a bust in profits this quarter due to the economic downturn.
C2 The artist's latest sculpture is a stunning bust of a Greek goddess.
verb to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
A1 I bust my balloon by accident.
A2 She busts out laughing whenever she hears a joke.
B1 The police busted the drug ring after months of investigation.
B2 The company's profits are expected to bust all previous records this year.
C1 The government's plan to bust the corruption in the department was successful.
C2 The detective managed to bust the criminal organization and bring them to justice.
formal The police conducted a raid and managed to bust the illegal gambling operation.
informal I heard the cops are going to bust the party tonight.
slang I can't believe you got busted for sneaking into the concert!
figurative She worked so hard to build her business, only to see it all go bust in the end.
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