Meaning of the word busting in English

What does busting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

busting

US /ˈbʌstɪŋ/
UK /ˈbʌstɪŋ/

Verb

1.

(informal) to break, split, or burst (something)

Example:
He was busting his gut trying to lift that heavy box.
The balloon was busting at the seams.
2.

(informal) to arrest (someone)

Example:
The police were busting drug dealers all night.
They got busted for shoplifting.