Pronunciation: /ˈbɪzi/
verb to keep oneself occupied with a particular activity or task
A1 I am busy cleaning my room.
A2 She is busy studying for her exams.
B1 The team is busy preparing for the upcoming presentation.
B2 The company is busy expanding its operations to new markets.
C1 The government is busy implementing new policies to address the issues.
C2 The artist is busy creating a new masterpiece for the upcoming exhibition.
adjective describing a person or thing that is occupied with or concentrating on a particular activity or object
A1 I am busy studying for my English exam.
A2 She is too busy to go out with friends tonight.
B1 The office is always busy during the holiday season.
B2 The restaurant was too busy to seat us without a reservation.
C1 Despite being busy with work, she still finds time to volunteer at the local shelter.
C2 The CEO's schedule is so busy that it is difficult to get a meeting with him.
formal The office is always bustling with activity, everyone seems to be very busy.
informal I can't talk right now, I'm really busy trying to meet a deadline.
slang Sorry, I can't hang out tonight, I'm swamped with work and super busy.
figurative Her mind was so busy with thoughts, she couldn't focus on anything else.
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