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   busy

   /ˈbɪzi/

   adjective

   • 1. having a great deal to do: "he had been too busy to enjoy himself" Similar occupied (in)engaged ininvolved inemployed inworking atlabouring attoiling atslaving athard at work (on)wrapped up (in/with)rushed off one's feet (with)hard-pressedtime-poorat work (on)on the jobabsorbed inengrossed inimmersed inpreoccupied withactive (in)livelyindustriousbustlingenergetictirelessinformal:busy as a beeon the gohard at iton the hophave one's hands fullOpposite idle
   • ▪ occupied with or concentrating on a particular activity or object of attention: "the team members are busy raising money" Similar occupied (in)engaged ininvolved inemployed inworking atlabouring attoiling atslaving athard at work (on)wrapped up (in/with)rushed off one's feet (with)hard-pressedtime-poorat work (on)on the jobabsorbed inengrossed inimmersed inpreoccupied withactive (in)livelyindustriousbustlingenergetictirelessinformal:busy as a beeon the gohard at iton the hophave one's hands fullOpposite idle
   • ▪ (of a time or place) full of activity: "the busy city streets" Similar strenuoushecticenergeticactivelivelyexactingtiringfulleventfulcrowdedbustlingswarmingteemingastirbuzzinghecticfullthrongedthronginglivelyvibrantinformal:buzzyOpposite quiet
   • ▪ (of a phone line) engaged. North American Similar unavailableotherwise engagedengagedoccupiedin a meetingworkingat workon dutyon active servicein harnessinformal:tied uphave a prior/previous engagementOpposite free
   • 2. excessively detailed or decorated: "the lavish set designs are a little too busy" Similar excessively ornateover-ornateover-elaborateover-embellishedoverdecoratedoverblownoverripeoverwroughtexaggeratedoverdonefloridfussyclutteredcontrivedoverworkedover-detailedstrainedlabouredbaroquerococoinformal:heavinglike Piccadilly CircusOpposite quietrestrained

   verb

   • 1. keep oneself occupied: "she busied herself with her new home"

   noun

   • 1. a police officer: informal British "I was picked up by the busies for possession"

   Word Origin Old Englishbisgian (verb), bisig (noun); related to Dutch bezig, of unknown origin.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › busynessBusyness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · noun. the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity. “they manifested all the busyness of a pack of beavers”. synonyms: hum. see more. see less. type of: action, activeness, activity. the state of being active.

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   2 days ago · Definitions of busily. adverb. in a busy manner. “they were busily engaged in buying souvenirs” Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Busily." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/busily. Accessed 04 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™. 2 million people have mastered 404,110,262 new words.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › busyworkBusywork - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · /ˌbɪziˈwʌrk/ /ˈbɪziwək/ IPA guide. Definitions of busywork. noun. active work of little value. “while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork ” synonyms: make-work. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Busywork." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/busywork. Accessed 04 Jul. 2024.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › busy oneselfBusy oneself Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   4 days ago · The meaning of BUSY ONESELF is to make or keep yourself busy : to occupy (oneself) with work or an activity. How to use busy oneself in a sentence.

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   5 days ago · Making a lasting change in behavior is rarely a simple process. It usually involves a substantial commitment of time, effort, and emotion. The stages of change (or transtheoretical) model seeks to explain and effect such change, and the science says it works in many cases.

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Learn what overthinking is, some signs you may be an overthinker, and a few reasons some people think too much. Also, explore different types of overthinking, the effects on your mental health and relationships, and how to stop overthinking things in your life.

8. bytebitebit.com › outlook › how-to-show-as-busy-in-outlookHow to Show as Busy in Outlook: Setting Your Status with Ease

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Our daily grind demands a strategic approach to collaboration and productivity — enter the nifty status feature that tells the world “Sorry, we’re busy!”. Let’s face it, time management is our cape in the modern workplace, and showing as busy in Outlook is like having a trusty sidekick in the battle against the clock.