busted

• Umgangssprachliches Adjektiv, das beschreibt, dass etwas kaputt, beschädigt oder nicht mehr funktionsfähig ist; auch für gescheiterte Pläne oder bankrotte Personen verwendet.

An informal adjective used to describe something that is broken, damaged, or no longer functioning.

1. Broken or not workingB1informal

   Out of working order; broken or damaged.

   Kaputt

   • My phone is busted after I dropped it.
   • The old car is completely busted and won't start.
   • He tried to fix the busted toaster but gave up.

   Synonymebrokendamageddefectivefaultykaputmalfunctioningshatteredsmashedwrecked

   Antonymefunctionalfunctioningintactoperationalserviceableworking

2. Caught or arrestedB2informalamerican

   Caught doing something wrong or illegal; arrested by police.

   Erwischt oder verhaftet

   • The thief got busted by the security guard.
   • She was busted for shoplifting at the mall.
   • They busted him for driving without a license.

   Synonymeapprehendedpinched

   Antonymeacquittedclearfree

• 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