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UK//ˈbaɪ bʌsts//US//ˈbaɪ bʌsts//

Meaning of Buy-busts

A police strategy to catch drug dealers by purchasing drugs from them.

In simple words: A police operation to catch drug dealers by buying drugs.

Buy-busts in a sentence

  • The authorities conducted several buy-busts in the neighborhood.
  • Each buy-bust revealed new information about the drug network.
  • During the buy-bust, two suspects were arrested on the scene.
  • The police organized a series of buy-busts targeting known vendors.
  • This buy-bust operation was highly successful in reducing crime rates.

How to use Buy-busts

Commonly used in law enforcement contexts. This term is formal and typically appears in news reports about drug-related activities.

Grammar pattern

buy-busts + object

Memory hint

Think of 'buy' as in buying drugs, and 'busts' as catching the criminals.

Related words

Collocations with Buy-busts

  • conduct a buy-bust
  • successful buy-bust
  • illegal buy-bust

Synonyms for Buy-busts

Common mistakes with Buy-busts

  • Confused with 'buy-bust' as a single word instead of a hyphenated term.
  • Using 'buys-busts' incorrectly to imply multiple operations.
  • Misunderstanding as related to regular purchases rather than illegal drug functions.

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Frequently asked questions about Buy-busts

What does Buy-busts mean?

A police operation to catch drug dealers by buying drugs.

What is the definition of Buy-busts?

A police strategy to catch drug dealers by purchasing drugs from them.

How do you use Buy-busts in a sentence?

The authorities conducted several buy-busts in the neighborhood.

Can you give another example of Buy-busts?

Each buy-bust revealed new information about the drug network.

What are synonyms for Buy-busts?

Common alternatives include stings, operations, raids, interventions.

What words go with Buy-busts?

It commonly pairs with conduct a buy-bust, successful buy-bust, illegal buy-bust.

What are common mistakes when using Buy-busts?

Confused with 'buy-bust' as a single word instead of a hyphenated term. Using 'buys-busts' incorrectly to imply multiple operations. Misunderstanding as related to regular purchases rather than illegal drug functions.

How do you pronounce Buy-busts?

US: //ˈbaɪ bʌsts//, UK: //ˈbaɪ bʌsts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Buy-busts?

Commonly used in law enforcement contexts. This term is formal and typically appears in news reports about drug-related activities.