Meaning of 'busy'

adjective

crowded with or characterized by much activity

Example: "a very busy week"

adjective

actively or fully engaged or occupied

Example: "They kept busy with their work."

adjective

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

Synonyms: interfering meddlesome meddling officious busybodied

adjective

(of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability

Example: "(`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line)"

Synonyms: engaged in use

adjective

overcrowded or cluttered with detail

Example: "a busy painting"

Synonyms: fussy

verb

to keep busy with

Example: "I busied my children with the coloring books."

Synonyms: occupy