busted

• Неформальное прилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то сломанного, повреждённого или вышедшего из строя.

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.

   Сломанный

   • 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.

   Synonymsbrokendamageddefectivefaultykaputmalfunctioningshatteredsmashedwrecked

   Antonymsfunctionalfunctioningintactoperationalserviceableworking

2. Caught or arrestedB2informalamerican

   Caught doing something wrong or illegal; arrested by police.

   Пойманный

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

   Synonymsapprehendedpinched

   Antonymsacquittedclearfree

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по разбиванию, разрушению или повреждению чего-либо, или для ареста или облавы на кого-либо (сленг).

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.

   Разорить

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

   Synonymsbankruptbreakdestroyruinsmashwreck

   Antonymsfixrepairrestore

2. Search without warningB2informalamerican

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

   Провести облаву

   • 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.

   Synonymshitraidsearchswoop

3. Separate abruptlyB2informal

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

   Сломать

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

   Synonymsbreakburstcrackfractureruptureshattersmashsnapsplit

4. Go to piecesB2informal

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

   Сломаться

   • 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.

   Synonymsbreakcollapsecrashcrumbledisintegratefall apartfractureshatter

   Antonymsfixmendrepairrestorestrengthen

5. Break open suddenlyB2informal

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

   Лопнуть

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

   Synonymsbreak openburstexploderupturesplit

Phrasal variantsbust up