bus

noun8

1. •
   a long road vehicle driven by an engine, with many seats for carrying lots of people from place to place

   • I'm on the bus.
   • I can't read on the bus because I get sick.
2. •
   (US, Canada) A coach, a bus used for long travels.
3. •
   An electrical conductor or interface serving as a common connection for two or more circuits or components.
4. •
   A network topology with each computer connected to a single cable.
5. •
   (slang) An ambulance.
6. •
   Part of a MIRV missile, having on-board motors used to deliver the warhead to a target.
7. •
   (slang) An aeroplane.
8. •
   (UK, old-fashioned) Any motorized vehicle, such as a motorbike or car.

   • “Excuse me,” said the stranger, who turned out to be a youth in motorcycling kit, “but could you give me a hand with my bus?” — 1927

verb5

1. •
   To transport via a motor bus.

   • The ANC has accused the IFP of bussing in voters from other wards to vote during the recent Newcastle Municipality by-election won by the IFP. — 2024
2. •
   (US) To transport students to school, often to a more distant school for the purposes of achieving racial integration.

   • But if you ask me to bus my children / I hope the cops take down your name — 1966
3. •
   To travel by bus.
4. •
   (US) To clear meal remains from.

   • He bussed tables as the restaurant emptied out.
5. •
   (US) To work at clearing the remains of meals from tables or counters; to work as a busboy.

   • He’s been bussing for minimum wage.

noun2

1. •
   Abbreviation of business.
2. •
   Abbreviation of bushel