bust

• Wird im amerikanischen Englisch verwendet, um etwas als kaputt, beschädigt oder nicht mehr funktionsfähig zu beschreiben.

Used in American English to describe something that is broken, damaged, or no longer functioning.

1. Lacking fundsB2informal

   Having no money; bankrupt or financially ruined.

   Pleite

   • After the failed business venture, he was completely bust.
   • The company went bust last year due to poor sales.
   • I can't go out tonight; I'm bust until payday.

   Synonymebankruptbrokedestituteimpoverishedinsolventpennilessruined

   Antonymeaffluentrichsolventwealthy

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Skulptur von Kopf und Schultern; ein Fehlschlag oder Zusammenbruch; die weibliche Brust; oder eine Phase übermäßiger Ausschweifung.

A noun with multiple meanings: a sculpture of the head and shoulders; a failure or collapse; the chest area of a woman; or a period of excessive indulgence.

1. Complete failureB2informal

   An event or project that ends in total failure or disappointment.

   Reinfall

   • The new product launch was a complete bust.
   • Their business venture turned out to be a bust.
   • The party was a bust because nobody showed up.

   Synonymedisasterdudfailurefiascoflopwashout

   Antonymeachievementhitsuccesstriumph

2. Woman's chestB1formal

   The chest area of a woman, especially the breasts.

   Busen

   • She has a large bust size.
   • The dress was designed to fit a smaller bust.
   • Her bust measurement is 36 inches.

   Synonymebosomchest

3. Sculpture of head and shouldersB1formalart

   A sculpture representing the head, neck, and upper chest of a person.

   Büste

   • The museum displayed a marble bust of the emperor.
   • A bronze bust of the poet was placed in the park.
   • The artist created a bust of the famous scientist.

4. Excessive eating or drinkingB2informal

   An occasion where someone eats or drinks too much, often in a short period.

   Völlerei

   • We went on a food bust at the buffet.
   • After the diet, she had a chocolate bust.
   • The weekend turned into a drinking bust.

   Synonymebenderbingecarouseoverindulgencespree

• Verb, das das Zerbrechen, Zerstören oder Beschädigen von etwas bezeichnet; umgangssprachlich auch für die Verhaftung oder Razzia gegen jemanden.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking, smashing, or damaging something, or to arrest or raid someone (slang).

1. Ruin completelyB2informalamerican

   To cause something to fail or be destroyed, often financially or structurally.

   Ruinieren

   • The recession busted many small businesses.
   • He busted his car by driving it without oil.
   • The scandal busted his political career.

   Synonymebankruptbreakdestroyruinsmashwreck

   Antonymefixrepairrestore

2. Search without warningB2informalamerican

   To make a sudden surprise attack or raid on a place, often by police or authorities.

   Eine Razzia durchführen

   • The police busted the illegal gambling den last night.
   • They busted the party for underage drinking.
   • The FBI busted the drug ring in a coordinated operation.

   Synonymehitraidsearchswoop

3. Separate abruptlyB2informal

   To cause something to break apart or separate suddenly and forcefully.

   Zerbrechen

   • He busted the lock with a hammer.
   • The rope busted under the heavy weight.
   • She busted the piñata open with one swing.

   Synonymebreakburstcrackfractureruptureshattersmashsnapsplit

4. Go to piecesB2informal

   To break down or fall apart, either physically or emotionally.

   Zusammenbrechen

   • After the accident, he just busted and couldn't stop crying.
   • The old machine finally busted after years of use.
   • Her confidence busted when she failed the exam.

   Synonymebreakcollapsecrashcrumbledisintegratefall apartfractureshatter

   Antonymefixmendrepairrestorestrengthen

5. Break open suddenlyB2informal

   To burst or break open with force, often releasing contents.

   Platzen

   • The dam busted, flooding the valley.
   • The balloon busted with a loud pop.
   • The pipe busted, spraying water everywhere.

   Synonymebreak openburstexploderupturesplit

Phrasal-Variantenbust up