# busing

Pronunciation: say "BUS-ing" /ˈbʌsɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The practice of transporting schoolchildren by bus to schools in other neighborhoods, in order to reduce social inequality or achieve racial integration.
   - Simple: Sending children by bus to schools in other areas, often to mix students of different races or backgrounds.
   - _Busing transformed many districts as students traveled across town to fill integrated classrooms._
   - _Opponents of busing argued that long daily commutes harmed young children._

## Verb

2. Present participle of bus. — present participle and gerund of bus
   - Simple: Present participle of bus. Use this -ing form for something happening now or as the action's name.
   - _The district began busing children to schools in other neighborhoods to balance enrollment._
   - _He earned extra money busing dishes during the dinner rush._

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