stir

IPA: stˈɝ

noun

  • The act or result of stirring (moving around the particles of a liquid etc.)
  • agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements.
  • Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.
  • Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.
  • (slang) Jail; prison.
  • (finance) Acronym of short-term interest rate, often referring to a short-term interest rate future or option.

verb

  • (transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles of (a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
  • (transitive) To disturb the content of (a container) by passing an object through it.
  • (transitive) To incite to action.
  • (transitive) To bring into debate; to agitate.
  • (transitive, obsolete) To disturb, to disrupt.
  • (transitive, dated) To change the place of in any manner; to move.
  • (intransitive) To begin to move, especially gently, from a still or unmoving position.
  • (intransitive) Of a feeling or emotion: to rise, begin to be felt.
  • (intransitive) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy oneself.
  • (intransitive) To rise from sleep or unconsciousness.
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