Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
busy / ˈbɪz.i / adjective (DOING THINGS)
A2 If you are busy, you are working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing:
Mum was busy in the kitchen.
The kids are busy with their homework.
She's busy writ ing out the wedding invitations.
I've got plenty of jobs to keep you busy.
He was too busy talking to notice us come in.
A1 A busy place is full of activity or people:
a busy restaurant
Their house is near a very busy road.
A2 In a busy period, you have a lot of things to do:
I've got a busy week ahead of me.
Have a rest - you've had a busy day.
( UK also engaged ) If a phone line is busy, someone is using it:
I tried calling you but the line was busy.
busy / ˈbɪz.i / adjective disapproving (WITH PATTERNS)
having too much decoration or too many colours:
The jacket was a bit busy for my tastes - I'd prefer something a bit plainer.
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