26984 words

bus

8 definitions • 8 examples
1
a large vehicle in which people are driven from one place to another:

Examples:

take the bus You should take the bus (= travel by bus) if you want to see the sights.
Did you take the train or go by bus?
2
a set of wires in a computer along which information can be sent to and from other parts of the computer
3
to take people somewhere by bus:

Examples:

Demonstrators were bussed in from all parts of the state to attend the protest rally.
4
to take children by bus to school in another area every day
5
to remove dirty plates, glasses, etc. from tables after they have been used by customers in a restaurant, etc.:

Examples:

bus tables He bussed tables at his grandfather's restaurant from the age of 13.
You have to order at the counter, take your order to a table and bus your own tray.
6
a large motor vehicle with seats for many people:

Examples:

The tour bus was the easiest way to see the area.
7
to take people to a place in a bus:

Examples:

The governor bused supporters to the capital for his inauguration.
8
to move dishes to and from tables in a restaurant as a job:

Examples:

I started out busing tables.

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