Definitions

1. noun

a sudden failure or collapse, especially of a business or financial system

“The company’s fortunes took a bust after the CEO was arrested.”

2. noun

a person’s face, especially when seen as a whole

“A close-up shot of the actress’s bust was featured on the magazine cover.”

3. noun

a statue or other work of art that represents the upper part of a person’s body

“The museum featured a collection of ancient busts from Egypt.”

4. verb

to fail or collapse suddenly, especially financially

“The business bust came after the economic downturn.”

5. verb

to remove or take off a person’s clothes, especially their shirt

“The artist’s bust was completed after she had been posed for hours.”