bust into
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To break your way into a place or thing, like breaking open a safe.
Literal meaning: To bust (break) into something.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
To gain entry to a place or object by using force to break in.
"Thieves busted into the jewellery store overnight and cleared out the display cases."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
informal
(Informal) To enter a new market, industry, or field, often aggressively.
"The tech startup busted into the streaming market with a surprisingly bold pricing strategy."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily American informal English. Used for physical forced entry into buildings, vehicles, or safes. Occasionally used figuratively for gaining access to a market or industry.
Commonly used with
safe vault building car market account
Forms
Base
bust into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
busts into
he/she/it
Past simple
busted into
yesterday
Past participle
busted into
have + pp
-ing form
busting into
continuous
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