bust

bʌst
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Translation of bust into German,

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Verb

1.

damage

tr.US
break or damage something beyond use
tr.US
  • He managed to bust the old radio.Es gelang ihm, das alte Radio kaputt zu machen.
2.

money trouble

intr.UK
become bankrupt
intr.UK
  • Several small firms bust during long recessions.Mehrere kleine Firmen gingen während langer Rezessionen bankrott.
3.

legal

tr.US
arrest someone for a crime
tr.US
  • The police busted him for theft.Die Polizei verhaftete ihn wegen Diebstahls.

Adjective

1.

repair

US
in a state of disrepair or broken
US
  • The old radio is bust and won't turn on.Das alte Radio ist kaputt und lässt sich nicht einschalten.
2.

bankrupt

having no money or resources left
  • After the bad investment, he was completely bust.Nach der schlechten Investition war er völlig pleite.

Noun

1.

medical

the chest of a woman
  • She wore a dress that accentuated her bust.Sie trug ein Kleid, das ihren Busen betonte.
2.

law enforcement

US
police raid or arrest
US
  • The drug bust led to several arrests.Die Drogenrazzia führte zu mehreren Festnahmen.
3.

business

failure or bankruptcy
Pleite fBankrott m
  • The business went bust after a series of poor investments..Das Geschäft ging nach einer Reihe von schlechten Investitionen Pleite
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Expressions with bust: examples in English and translations in German

ausbrechen
The prisoners managed to bust out of jail.
pleitegehen
bankrottgehen
The company might go bust if sales don't improve.
Drogenrazzia
Drogenverhaftung
The drug bust resulted in several arrests and seizure of narcotics..
den Arsch aufreißen
She had to bust ass to meet the deadline.
sich kaputtlachen
sich totlachen
I busted a gut at the comedy show last night.!
sich anstrengen
sich abmühen
He'll bust a lung to finish the project on time.

Images of bust

  • bust: sculpture of a person's head and shoulders
    (art) Büste

Synonyms and analogies of bust in English

Examples of bust in a sentence

  • The kids might bust the new toy if not careful.
  • Half the cafés on that street went bust.
  • He nearly bust after the market crashed.
  • They busted the gang for smuggling.
  • Authorities busted him for insider trading.
  • They busted the warehouse at dawn.

Translations of "bust" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBrustnf.

The fullest part of your bust measured around your whole frame.

Messen Sie den vollsten Teil der Brust über ihren ganzen Rahmen.

dieOberweitenf.

The exquisite clipping fits your bust, waist and hips perfectly.

Die exquisite Clipping passt Ihre Oberweite, Taille und Hüfte perfekt.

Verb
verhaftenv.

They will bust suspects if they find enough evidence during the investigation.

Sie werden Verdächtige verhaften, wenn sie während der Ermittlungen genügend Beweise finden.

festnehmenv.

Ganning tried to bust them, and they killed him.

Ganning wollte sie festnehmen und sie brachten ihn um.

Adjective
pleiteadj./adv.

After years of struggle, the once-thriving brand finally went bust.

Nach Jahren des Kampfes ging die einst florierende Marke schließlich pleite.

kaputtadj.

And this was why every relationship prior had been a bust.

Und dies war es, warum jede Beziehung zuvor kaputt gegangen war.

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bust: Examples and translations in context

They are surmounted by elastic straps, which cover the bust.

Es ist mit elastischen Trägern verziert, welche die Brust bedecken.

Lightweight padding for sleeves, bust and hood lined with fleece.

Leichte Wattierung der Ärmel, Brust und Kapuze mit Fleece gefüttert.

It should wrap around the fullest part of your bust.

Es sollte um den vollsten Teil deiner Brust herum verlaufen.

Emphasize your bust, no matter how big or small it is.

Betone deine Brust, egal wie groß oder klein sie ist.

This strapless dress has ruching throughout the bust and bodice.

Das trägerlose Kleid hat Rüschen in der ganzen Brust und Mieder.

Front bodice is detailed with colored beads across bust and natural waist.

Vorne Oberteil ist mit farbigen Perlen auf Brust und natürliche Taille detailliert.

This lingerie enhances the bust, offering you a particularly plunging neckline.

Dieses Dessous verschönert die Brust und hat ein sehr tiefes Dekolleté.

Delicate material and wrinkles under the bust emphasize her femininity.

Weiches Material und Raffen unter der Brust betonen ihre Weiblichkeit.

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